SCAM ALERT: Walmart Is Not Giving Away Vouchers To Celebrate Going Plastic Bag-Free
Though the retail giant has made a commitment to reduce the use of plastic bags,...
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Fraud & Scams
SCAM ALERT: Aldi 75th Anniversary Facebook Giveaway
If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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SCAM ALERT: Taco Bell Gift Cards and Coupons
Readers should beware of any Facebook pages that offer free gift cards, coupons, or vouchers...
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SCAM ALERT: Tim Hortons 57th Anniversary Giveaway
A copypasta offer appeared too good to be true.
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Did Norton Send Renewal Offers for Devices Infected With Viruses?
Watch out for this fake email renewal scam that was created to look as if...
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Is Subway Offering $55 Gift Cards on Facebook for its Anniversary?
Readers inquired about several Facebook posts that promised Subway coupons and gift cards to celebrate...
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‘Accidental’ Venmo Payment from a Stranger May Be a Scam
Beware of strangers on Venmo "accidentally" sending money and requesting it back.
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No, Pizza Hut Isn’t Giving Away Free Anniversary Pizza
Beware of phishing scams on social media.
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Is Pepsi Giving Away Mini Fridges for its 100th Anniversary?
This "100th anniversary" scam is about 45 years early.
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Is Coca-Cola Giving Away Free Bags with Goodies for their 125th Anniversary?
A misleading post came from a fake Coca-Cola Facebook page created the same day the...
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Is an iPhone 12 TikTok Giveaway Legitimate?
A TikTok video promised it was a "lucky day" for viewers, saying they had been...
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Are the ‘Las Vegas Travel’ Facebook Vacation Giveaways Real?
Facebook failed to take action on a number of Las Vegas travel pages that promoted...
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