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A scam email that claimed to be from McAfee Support said that a device was at risk and to hurry up and update your license.
McAfee Phishing Scam Email Claims ‘Device at Risk’ We strongly advise against clicking links in emails and texts that seem suspicious, as they...
    Scam
McAfee Phishing Scam Email Claims ‘Device at Risk’
Dr. Charles Stanley from First Baptist Church Atlanta never endorsed CBD oil or CBD gummies or keto products as scammers were simply using his image and likeness without permission.
Atlanta Pastor Charles Stanley Did Not Endorse CBD Gummies Scammers pushing CBD oil and gummies appeared to have first begun using his image and...
    False
Atlanta Pastor Charles Stanley Did Not Endorse CBD Gummies
A Lowe's email scam claimed to be giving away a free BTU portable air conditioner in a fake sweepstakes.
Lowe’s Email Scam Promises Portable Air Conditioners We advise readers never to click links in these kinds of emails, since they often...
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Lowe’s Email Scam Promises Portable Air Conditioners
Rebel Wilson never endorsed CBD or keto gummies or apple cider vinegar ACV or Simpli Health products for weight loss or for any Oprah Winfrey items.
Rebel Wilson Did Not Endorse ACV Keto Weight Loss Gummies Unfortunately, fake celebrity endorsements for these kinds of products are nothing new.
    False
Rebel Wilson Did Not Endorse ACV Keto Weight Loss Gummies
Costco was not advertising on Facebook Marketplace a bunch of portable power generators for less than $100.
‘Costco’ Power Generator Scam Hits Facebook Marketplace Here's everything we know so far about this scam that advertised Honda and Ryobi portable...
    Scam
‘Costco’ Power Generator Scam Hits Facebook Marketplace
Ree Drummond aka The Pioneer Woman never endorsed Condor CBD Gummies or any other kind of CBD gummies product.
Did ‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Experience ‘Allegations’ or Sad News and Endorse CBD and Keto Gummies? Drummond, perhaps better known by her nickname, "The Pioneer Woman," was featured in Facebook ads...
    False
Did ‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Experience ‘Allegations’ or Sad News and Endorse CBD and Keto Gummies?
A Facebook ad claimed that Steve Harvey will say goodbye to Family Feud and would be leaving the show after endorsing Condor CBD Gummies and included the words the famous host could not be allowed to go back.
Is Steve Harvey Leaving ‘Family Feud’ After Endorsing CBD Gummies for Erectile Dysfunction? An advertisement on Facebook showed a picture of "Family Feud" host Steve Harvey and said,...
    False
Is Steve Harvey Leaving ‘Family Feud’ After Endorsing CBD Gummies for Erectile Dysfunction?
The $750 Cash App Facebook giveaways featuring Nikki Haley, Snoop Dogg, and Paula Deen are all scams.
$750 Cash App Facebook Scams Feature Nikki Haley, Snoop Dogg, and Paula Deen The Facebook posts promised $750 prizes in Cash App and used specific wording we've seen...
    Scam
$750 Cash App Facebook Scams Feature Nikki Haley, Snoop Dogg, and Paula Deen
Actor Johnny Depp did not "confirm the latest claims out of court," nor did he ever endorse any CBD gummies products.
Did Depp Confirm New Legal Claims and Endorse CBD Gummies? A paid ad on Facebook showed a picture of actor Johnny Depp and claimed he...
    False
Did Depp Confirm New Legal Claims and Endorse CBD Gummies?
Netflix did not send text messages saying that there was a problem with the monthly membership payment nor did it say that an account was locked or on hold because it was all a scam.
Netflix Text Message Scam Claims Payment Issue, Account ‘Locked’ We strongly advise against clicking links in text messages from unknown users.
    Scam
Netflix Text Message Scam Claims Payment Issue, Account ‘Locked’
USPS text message scams claimed that there was a problem with delivery and that the package cannot be delivered and that payment of $3.00 was needed to make the delivery or that personal information needed to be updated.
‘USPS’ Text Message Scam Claims Delivery Problem, Asks for Personal Financial Info Here's the lowdown on how to figure out if a text message claiming to come...
    Scam
‘USPS’ Text Message Scam Claims Delivery Problem, Asks for Personal Financial Info
A real Facebook giveaway for Gas Monkey Garage from the Fast N' Loud TV show was seized on by scammers looking to receive cash through the Stash finance app.
Facebook Scammers Seize On Gas Monkey Garage Giveaway The best tip to avoid scams on Facebook is to always look for the official...
    Scam
Facebook Scammers Seize On Gas Monkey Garage Giveaway
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An ad promised a hotel trick for luggage going in the bath tub ASAP.
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