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$750 Cash App Facebook Scams Feature Nikki Haley, Snoop Dogg, and Paula Deen

The Facebook posts promised $750 prizes in Cash App and used specific wording we've seen...

Netflix Text Message Scam Claims Payment Issue, Account ‘Locked’

We strongly advise against clicking links in text messages from unknown users.

‘USPS’ Text Message Scam Claims Delivery Problem, Asks for Personal Financial Info

Here's the lowdown on how to figure out if a text message claiming to come...

Facebook Scammers Seize On Gas Monkey Garage Giveaway

The best tip to avoid scams on Facebook is to always look for the official...

Toyota 4Runner ‘Anniversary Giveaway’ on Facebook Is a Scam

A post told users that they would be entered to win by commenting “Done.”

Is the ‘Southwest Air Fans’ Facebook Ticket Giveaway a Scam or Legit?

The fake "69th anniversary" and "86th anniversary" free tickets scams on pages named "Southwest Air...

Publishers Clearing House Phone Call Scam Targets Victims

An old Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes phone scam usually asks for taxes and various fees...

Did Adele Endorse Keto Weight Loss Gummies on ‘Ellen’?

We looked into the origins of an article with the headline, "Adele Told Us About...

Walmart Facebook Scam Promises Free LG and Samsung TVs

Always look for the verified badge next to company names on social media.

‘Lisa Brown’ Profile Pushes Crypto Scam with Stolen Photos

We're sure that California City, California, is likely a lovely small town. However, it's also...

Is ‘New Profile Pic’ App a Russian Malware Scam?

There's little evidence to suggest that this app is any more invasive in its collection...

Did Oprah Winfrey Suffer a ‘Tragedy’ and Endorse Keto Weight Loss Gummies?

We looked into text messages that appeared to claim that Oprah Winfrey had died, displaying...