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.
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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.
Publix $75 Coupon Scam
19 September 2018 A free $75 Publix grocery coupon Facebook offer is just another version of the ubiquitous survey scam.
Kohl’s $150 ‘Black Friday’ Coupon Scam
17 August 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.
Can You Text to 83361 to Receive a Free Target Gift Card?
28 May 2018 An insidious scam ends not with free gift cards, but with Facebook users involuntarily spamming the groups to which they belong.
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.
Pizza Hut 58th Anniversary Freebie Scam
4 October 2017 Pizza Hut is not giving three pizzas away to contest entrants in celebration of their 58th anniversary.
‘Free Disney Theme Park Tickets’ Scam
1 May 2012 Disney is not giving away free theme park tickets to those who like and share posts on Facebook; such offers are a form of sweepstakes scam.
Utility Bill Payment Scam
31 May 2012 Scammers claim a government grant will pay your utility bill in full for one month, then take your money.
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Did ‘The Simpsons’ TV Show Predict the Fire at Notre Dame?
24 April 2019 "Simpsons" prediction hoaxes appear to be more common than actual Simpsons predictions.
Did President Trump Issue an ‘Immediate Pardon’ for the Arrested Border Militia Leader in NM?
24 April 2019 Always be on the lookout for websites that attempt to impersonate legitimate news organizations.
Did Kim Kardashian Wear Mirrored Sunglasses at a Poker Tournament?
23 April 2019 Turns out a lot of the best poker players in the world do the same.
Did Barack Obama Endorse the Grandson of a Terrorist for U.S. Congress?
23 April 2019 California U.S. congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar is the grandson of a Palestinian terrorist who died 16 years before he was born.
Were Piles of Rubbish Left in Hyde Park By Global-Warming Protesters?
23 April 2019 By most accounts, the protests held by "Extinction Rebellion" have been rather tidy affairs.