Pakistani singer Aima Baig has warned her fans about a fake Snapchat account using her name.
She shared a screenshot of the fraudulent account on her official Instagram, expressing surprise that people would mistake it for hers.
In her Instagram story, Baig mentioned her discomfort with Snapchat and confirmed that she does not have an account on the platform.
She also reassured her followers that she has no intention of creating a Snapchat account in the future.
Baig was shocked that people trust unverified accounts to the extent of making purchases through them. She urged her fans to pay attention to her Instagram stories and avoid falling victim to the fraudulent Snapchat account.
The singer noted that fraudulent activity had occurred through the impersonating account but did not provide further details.
Aima Baig’s warning serves as a reminder to her followers to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of social media accounts to prevent scams.
Preliminary EU-harmonised statistics indicated that inflation in France surged more than projected in May to a new high, putting additional pressure on President Emmanuel Macron before upcoming legislative elections.
Consumer prices rose 0.7 per cent in May, for a 12-month inflation rate of 5.8 per cent, up from 5.4 per cent in the last month and the highest rate since France started working on European Union methodology to generate the numbers in the early 1990s, as per the INSEE statistics.
Inflation was predicted to grow to 5.6 per cent on average, considering a poll of eight economists in a report by Reuters.
High inflation is at the top of France’s political agenda, and following the elections, Macron’s government has promised a new wave of measures to protect buying power.
Apart from Malta, France has managed to maintain the inflation lower than the rest of the EU due to a 25 billion euro package of measures that includes, among other things, hefty price limits on gas and electricity.
Annual inflation in France, as measured by the national consumer price index, climbed to 5.2 per cent in May from 4.8 per cent in April, reaching its highest level since September 1985, according to INSEE.
This month, economists surveyed by Reuters projected an average growth rate of 5.0 per cent. In France, the national index is regularly monitored, whilst outside the country, the EU-harmonised index is used to assess inflation rates among euro-area nations.
realme has gone on to become one of the most popular smartphone makers in Pakistan, primarily owing to its incredible value offerings. In a downhill battle with competitors to win the market, the manufacturer has introduced some of the best entry-level to mid-range smartphones.
With an aim to break the notion of just being a smartphone player, realme, which entered Pakistan last year, now aspires to be a young, tech and fashion brand, as it forays into Internet of Things (IoT) products.
realme is especially focusing on introducing IoT-based products in the coming year, which will include audio and wearables; and has already launched in Pakistan a number of other products like wireless ear-buds and power banks.
It is known for the best quality products at affordable prices, and is anticipated to soon launch a fitness band, smart TV, smart-watches and several other products. In line with the outlook of being a young brand targeting millennials, with its own software experience, the realme UI, it will transform into a young tech and fashion ecosystem.
“For us, 2020 will be about mobile phones and accessories. Ultimately, we want to become a lifestyle products company. Devices will be the major business for us, but we are building realme for the youth. A smartphone is not the only thing the youth wants. There are multiple other things. We want to cater to those demands of the younger generations as well,” realme Pakistan Country Manager Harvey He has said.
Since entering the Pakistani market, realme has already launched 11 products across different price segments – from premium flagships to trendy mid-rangers like the recently-launched realme 5i and C3 the key selling points of which have been designed particularly for the youth.
They are also gearing up for the launch of their latest additions to the classic realme series this month, and is proving its plans for an even steeper growth trajectory than its parent company, through a targeted focus on youngsters.
