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Scam in New York City Urges Residents To ‘Pre-Register’ for COVID-19 Vaccine

Scammers are targeting New York residents with fake promises about early COVID-19 vaccine access.

Is Cadbury Giving Away Hampers of Chocolate?

Another giveaway scam was circulated on Facebook in December 2020.

Amazon and Apple Phone Scam

Experts warn consumers to be skeptical of email and unsolicited calls.

Is Netflix Giving Away Free 1-Year Subscriptions Due to COVID-19?

Phishing scams have proliferated on the internet since the start of the pandemic.

Amazon Prime Phone Call Scam

Readers beware: Prime customers report getting phone calls from scammers posing as Amazon representatives seeking...

Costco ‘Free Grocery Box’ Scam

Making fraudulent promises about free holiday groceries as unemployment rises during a pandemic is a...

Did Alex Trebek Run a CBD Oil Business?

Falsely tying celebrities to CBD oil sales isn't a new internet scam.

Can You Receive a Second $1,200 Stimulus Check by Clicking Text Link?

The IRS warns that it will never send unsolicited text messages or emails.

No, Chick-fil-A Isn’t Giving Away Gift Baskets

A post circulating on Facebook falsely offers a Chick-fil-A gift basket.

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...

Is Starbucks Giving Away Free Frappuccinos to Anyone Who Yells ‘Black Lives Matter’ in Cafes?

Coupon scams often play on moments of crisis.