Cedar Point Free Ticket Scam
Cedar Point amusement park warned Facebook users that a digital coupon for free tickets was a scam.
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H-E-B $80 Coupon Scam
A free $80 H-E-B grocery coupon Facebook offer is just another version of the ubiquitous survey scam.
Are ‘PlayJoltz’ or ‘SmushGame’ Legitimate Free Streaming Services?
Several spammy posts in June 2019 promoted a streaming service ... but readers shouldn't hand over their credit card details.
Would Apple Inc. Call Customers to Alert Them to Suspicious Activity?
A spoofing scam mimics the appearance of a real phone call from Apple Support — only problem is Apple would never call you without your initiating contact first.
Hy-Vee 75th Anniversary $80 Coupon Scam
Hy-Vee grocery stores are not distributing free $80 off coupons as part of an anniversary promotion.
Is Ellen DeGeneres Holding a Facebook Giveaway?
Don't fall for scams that use counterfeit Facebook accounts to falsely associate themselves with celebrities.
Publix Coupons Facebook Scam
A free Publix grocery coupon Facebook offer is just another version of the ubiquitous survey scam.
Kohl’s $150 ‘Black Friday’ Coupon Scam
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?
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
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?
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?
An insidious scam ended with Facebook users involuntarily spamming their groups.
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Did ‘Fox and Friends’ Call Fred Rogers an ‘Evil, Evil Man’?
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Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?
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