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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 Sad News and Endorse CBD Gummies? Drummond, perhaps better known by her nickname, "The Pioneer Woman," was featured in Facebook ads...
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Did ‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Experience Sad News and Endorse CBD 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
toyota 4runner anniversary giveaway scam
Toyota 4Runner ‘Anniversary Giveaway’ on Facebook Is a Scam A post told users that they would be entered to win by commenting “Done.”
    Scam
Toyota 4Runner ‘Anniversary Giveaway’ on Facebook Is a Scam
Southwest Airlines is not giving away free tickets for their 69th anniversary on a Facebook page named Southwest Air Fans for a special giveaway.
Is the ‘Southwest Air Fans’ Facebook Ticket Giveaway a Scam or Legit? The fake "69th anniversary" and "86th anniversary" free tickets scams on pages named "Southwest Air...
    Scam
Is the ‘Southwest Air Fans’ Facebook Ticket Giveaway a Scam or Legit?
A Publishers Clearing House phone scam went around again in May 2022.
Publishers Clearing House Phone Call Scam Targets Victims An old Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes phone scam usually asks for taxes and various fees...
    Scam
Publishers Clearing House Phone Call Scam Targets Victims
Adele did not endorse keto gummies on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Did Adele Endorse Keto Weight Loss Gummies on ‘Ellen’? We looked into the origins of an article with the headline, "Adele Told Us About...
    False
Did Adele Endorse Keto Weight Loss Gummies on ‘Ellen’?
A Walmart Facebook scam promised free LG and Samsung TVs and televisions for taking surveys in a giveaway.
Walmart Facebook Scam Promises Free LG and Samsung TVs Always look for the verified badge next to company names on social media.
    Scam
Walmart Facebook Scam Promises Free LG and Samsung TVs
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