No, Chick-fil-A Isn’t Giving Away Gift Baskets
A post circulating on Facebook falsely offers a Chick-fil-A gift basket.
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No, This Kohl’s $5,000 Giveaway Is Not Real
Just another day at the "like farm."
Free Southwest Tickets Scam
Southwest Airlines is not giving away free air travel tickets to those who share and comment on Facebook posts.
Is Starbucks Giving Away Free Frappuccinos to Anyone Who Yells ‘Black Lives Matter’ in Cafes?
Coupon scams often play on moments of crisis.
No, Domino’s Is Not Offering Free Online Coupons for 2 Large Pizzas
Yet another "free coupon" scam attempted to lure social media users with bogus promises.
No, McDonald’s Is Not Offering 2 Free Big Mac Meals for a Month
Yet another "free coupon" scam attempted to lure social media users with bogus promises.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.
No, UK Is Not Texting Fines for Leaving the House
Scam text messages purporting to be from the U.K. government informed recipients they had been issued fines for leaving the house during a coronavirus lockdown.
No, Everyone Is Not Winning This ‘Disney World Holiday Box’
A dubious Facebook post triggered a flood of reader inquiries.
No, Kroger Is Not Offering a Free $50 ‘Anniversary’ Coupon on Facebook
Yet another "free coupon" scam attempted to lure social media users with bogus promises.
Is Starbucks Offering $100 Coupons During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Coupon scams are not uncommon — with or without a global pandemic.
No, Red Cross Is Not Offering Coronavirus Home Tests
Scams involving the disaster relief organization are unfortunately not new.
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