No, Walmart Is Not Offering Free $75 ‘Anniversary’ Coupon on Facebook
Yet another "free coupon" scam lures social media users with bogus promises.
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Coupon scams are pervasive on social media.
Is Netflix Asking Users to Update Payment Information?
A popular phishing scam targets Netflix users.
Bud Light ‘Anniversary’ Free 24-Pack Facebook Offer
Bud Light is not giving away free 24-packs of beer to Facebook users to celebrate the company's anniversary.
Is the ‘Purse-in-the-Grocery-Cart’ Scam Real?
Some forms of crime aren't as easy to pull off as they used to be.
Is a Nigerian Astronaut Lost in Space?
This spin-off of the well-known Nigerian prince fee scam sets its sights on outer space.
Did Fake ‘Home Affairs’ Officials Commit a Census-Linked Robbery Scam?
Social media users in the U.S., U.K., and elsewhere shared a years-old scam with origins in a real criminal operation in South Africa.
Cedar Point Free Ticket Scam
Cedar Point amusement park warned Facebook users that a digital coupon for free tickets was a scam.
H-E-B $80 Coupon Scam
A free $80 H-E-B grocery coupon Facebook offer is just another version of the ubiquitous survey scam.
Are ‘PlayJoltz’ or ‘SmushGame’ Legitimate Free Streaming Services?
Several spammy posts in June 2019 promoted a streaming service ... but readers shouldn't hand over their credit card details.
Would Apple Inc. Call Customers to Alert Them to Suspicious Activity?
A spoofing scam mimics the appearance of a real phone call from Apple Support — only problem is Apple would never call you without your initiating contact first.
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Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
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Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.