Fraud & Scams Archives

SCAM ALERT: Aldi 75th Anniversary Facebook Giveaway If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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Taco Bell was not offering $60 free gift cards on its 60th anniversary on Facebook.

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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