Costco ’50th Anniversary’ $75 Coupon Scam
13 November 2018 - Costco is not giving out free coupons to Facebook users to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary.
Fraud & Scams Archive
Hy-Vee 75th Anniversary $80 Coupon Scam
9 November 2018 - Hy-Vee grocery stores are not distributing free $80 off coupons as part of an anniversary promotion.
Is Ellen Degeneres Holding a Facebook Giveaway?
2 November 2018 - Don't fall for scams that use counterfeit Facebook accounts to falsely associate themselves with celebrities.
Can Southwest and American Airlines Passengers Collect Money from a Lawsuit Settlement?
31 October 2018 - A website urging certain travelers to register advises that "it may not be economically practical" for them to collect cash stemming from a real court case.
Publix $75 Coupon Scam
19 September 2018 - A free $75 Publix grocery coupon Facebook offer is just another version of the ubiquitous survey scam.
Is $1 Donated for a Girl’s Kidney Transplant Every Time Her Photo Is Shared on Social Media?
4 September 2018 - Nobody is paying for ailing children's organ transplants or life-saving surgeries based on how often a social media post is shared.
Kohl’s $150 ‘Black Friday’ Coupon Scam
5 November 2018 - Kohl's department stores are not distributing $150 "Black Friday" coupons as part of an online promotion.
Is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Holding a Facebook Giveaway?
6 August 2018 - Despite the prevalence of numerous social media come-ons, Dwayne Johnson is not giving away money, cars, or anything else on Facebook.
Chipotle $100 Gift Card Giveaway
31 July 2018 - Chipotle is not offering free $100 gift cards for National Avocado Day to internet users who share a link with their friends.
Dollar General $150 Coupon
18 July 2018 - Businesses do not celebrate their anniversaries by giving away hefty coupons to Facebook users who share and like posts. Those offers are a form of online scam.
Text to Receive a Free Walmart Gift Card?
9 April 2018 - An insidious scam ended with Facebook users involuntarily spamming their groups.
New Medicare Card Telephone Scam
28 February 2018 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid are not calling senior citizens and asking for personal information ahead of the launch of a new Medicare card.
