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A Facebook scam promised a Ninja Foodi MAX 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker.

Facebook Scam Pushes Fake Giveaway for Ninja Foodi Cooker

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 21, 2022 A Facebook post congratulated users and misleadingly claimed that they had won a brand new Ninja ...
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Wood, Plywood, Box

Donor Beware: Pause Before You Give to any Cause

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The Conversation
Sept. 12, 2022 According to one report, the public's trust in nonprofits declined from 59% to 56% in 2022.
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The Publix branch opening promotion promising $8,000 for taking a survey was a scam.

The 'Publix Branch Opening Promotion' for $8,000 Is a Scam

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 1, 2022 According to Facebook users who fell victim to the scam, their accounts were compromised and mes ...
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Amazon was not giving away pallets of lost packages for $1 on Facebook.

Is Amazon Giving Away Pallets of Lost Packages on Facebook?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 19, 2022 We don't recommend trusting online offers that seem way too good to be true.
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Walmart was not giving away Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum cleaners in a Facebook promotion.

Is Walmart Giving Away Dyson Vacuums for $2 on Facebook?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 19, 2022 As the old saying goes: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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We looked at a survey scam on Facebook that involved Pepsi and a page named Pepsi FANES claimed to be giving away gift boxes of the Pepsi soft drink in honor of the company's 119th birthday.

'Pepsi's 119th Birthday' Facebook Giveaway Is a Scam

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 17, 2022 We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susce ...
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A Facebook scam claimed that Walmart was offering a shopping surprise spree to five winners in honor of Ukraine's 31st Independence Day.

Scam for Walmart and Ukraine's Independence Hits Facebook

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 17, 2022 We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susce ...
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We received mail from our readers that asked if Facebook pages named Target Fans and Walmart Fans were legitimately giving away or donating hundreds of refrigerators and ovens.

Scam for Target and Walmart Refrigerators and Ovens Hits Facebook

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 16, 2022 We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susce ...
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Amazon Web Services also known as AWS was hosting files associated with a CBD gummies scam and Reba McEntire despite being notified twice of the policy-violating content.

Amazon Web Services Continues to Host Files for CBD Scam

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 16, 2022 The web hosting company continued to host files associated with a CBD-gummies celebrity-endorsem ...
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We reviewed a phishing scam that was sent as an email where scammers pretended to be offering "congrats" and a "reward" from Southwest Airlines.

Southwest Airlines Email Phishing Scam Says 'Congrats,' Claims You've Received 'Reward'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 12, 2022 Never click links in phishing emails.
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Reba McEntire CBD Gummies and keto gummies are scams and she never endorsed Natures Only CBD Gummies or any similar products.

Reba McEntire CBD and Keto Gummies Are a Scam

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 8, 2022 Scammers were creating as many Facebook pages and websites as they could to make Google search r ...
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Reba McEntire sad news and a tragic end Facebook ads are false and scams and she never endorsed CBD or keto gummies.

Don't Fall for the Reba McEntire 'Sad News,' CBD, and Keto Scam

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 3, 2022 Scammers set their sights on using Reba McEntire's image and likeness in m ...
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Bank alert text scams target potential victims with phishing links and pretend to be big name banks like Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and others.

Bank Alert Text Scams, Explained

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Jordan Liles
July 28, 2022 Never click links in spammy-looking text messages that claim to come from financial institutions ...
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Vehicle history or title report scams ask you who are the seller to provide a report from a specific and unknown website that's likely owned by the seller.

Vehicle History Report Scam: If You're Selling, Listen Up

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 27, 2022 If a potential buyer asks a car seller to visit a specific and unfamiliar website in order to ob ...
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A scam email that claimed to be from McAfee Support said that a device was at risk and to hurry up and update your license.

McAfee Phishing Scam Email Claims 'Device at Risk'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 27, 2022 We strongly advise against clicking links in emails and texts that seem suspicious, as they ofte ...
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Dr. Charles Stanley from First Baptist Church Atlanta never endorsed CBD oil or CBD gummies or keto products as scammers were simply using his image and likeness without permission.

Atlanta Pastor Charles Stanley Did Not Endorse CBD Gummies

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 22, 2022 Scammers pushing CBD oil and gummies appeared to have first begun using his image and likeness s ...
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A Lowe's email scam claimed to be giving away a free BTU portable air conditioner in a fake sweepstakes.

Lowe's Email Scam Promises Portable Air Conditioners

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 21, 2022 We advise readers never to click links in these kinds of emails, since they often lead to phishi ...
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Sponsored content can be as innocent as an ad for your local restaurant, or as deceptive as an article or TV segment where the provider fails to disclose that they received money for the space.

Snopestionary: What Is Sponsored Content?

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Jordan Liles
July 19, 2022 Also called "native advertising," it can be as innocent as a restaurant ad on your newsfeed, or ...
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Costco was not advertising on Facebook Marketplace a bunch of portable power generators for less than $100.

'Costco' Power Generator Scam Hits Facebook Marketplace

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 11, 2022 Here's everything we know so far about this scam that advertised Honda and Ryobi portable power ...
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A Facebook ad claimed that Steve Harvey will say goodbye to Family Feud and would be leaving the show after endorsing Condor CBD Gummies and included the words the famous host could not be allowed to go back.

Is Steve Harvey Leaving 'Family Feud' After Endorsing CBD Gummies for Erectile Dysfunction?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 27, 2022 An advertisement on Facebook showed a picture of "Family Feud" host Steve Harvey and said, "The ...
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