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A Walmart gift card scam on Facebook asked users to find a number in an image.

'So Far No One Has Found Another Number' Walmart Gift Card Facebook Scam

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Jordan Liles
Jul 26, 2023 Legitimate gift card giveaways from Walmart are not hosted by random users in Facebook groups.
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A rumor said that Walmart was going to begin charging for carts.

Walmart Responds to Rumor It's Charging for Carts

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 1, 2023 A person in a TikTok video that had millions of views said, "Starting Feb. 1, Walmart is going t ...
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Kevin's grocery store order in Home Alone only cost $19.83 in 1990.

'Home Alone': What Would Kevin's $20 Groceries Cost Today?

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Jordan Liles
Dec 15, 2022 A TikTok user calculated the same items purchased by Kevin McCallister in "Home Alone" and arriv ...
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A scam Facebook page named Groceries today said that Walmart was giving away a $500 store credit.

$500 Walmart Store Credit Offer in Facebook Posts Is a Scam

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Jordan Liles
Nov 22, 2022 Facebook posts about winning a "$500 store credit" or "$500 Walmart credit" are not legitimate o ...
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Person, Human, Beverage

SCAM ALERT: Walmart Is Not Giving Away Vouchers To Celebrate Going Plastic Bag-Free

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Madison Dapcevich
Mar 24, 2021 Though the retail giant has made a commitment to reduce the use of plastic bags, stores around t ...
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Text to Receive a Free Walmart Gift Card?

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Dan MacGuill
Apr 9, 2018 An insidious scam ended with Facebook users involuntarily spamming their groups.
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Did Walmart Sell Shirts That Allude to Hanging Journalists?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Dec 5, 2017 The retailer removed the shirt after receiving a complaint from the Radio Television Digital New ...
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Hands on a shopping cart

Police Chief Warns of Fentanyl Overdose Risk from Residue on Shopping Carts?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Nov 7, 2017 The likelihood of such a scenario is scientifically dubious and the law enforcement agency that ...
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'Multiple' People Shot in Colorado Walmart Attack

Written by:
Brooke Binkowski
Nov 1, 2017 A gunman reportedly opened fire in a story at a shopping center in the Denver suburb of Thornton.
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Do Walmart Jelly Sandals Contain Lead?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 10, 2017 Rumors that jelly sandals sold by Walmart contain unsafe levels of lead were based on unofficial ...
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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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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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threats against black people at walmart

Rumors of Threat Against Black People at Walmart Unfounded, Police Say

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 26, 2022 A piece of copypasta spread baseless rumors around social media.
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Retail giant Walmart has apologized after selling ice cream that was themed on the Juneteenth holiday.

Walmart Apologizes for Selling Juneteenth Ice Cream

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 25, 2022 The company had previously stocked some of its store's shelves with a product named Great Value ...
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A Walmart Facebook scam promised free LG and Samsung TVs and televisions for taking surveys in a giveaway.

Walmart Facebook Scam Promises Free LG and Samsung TVs

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 19, 2022 Always look for the verified badge next to company names on social media.
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baby wipes

Were Parent’s Choice Baby Wipes Recalled?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 4, 2022 The Walmart brand sells wipes, formula, diapers, and several other baby pr ...
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Car, Automobile, Vehicle

Is Walmart Giving Away $750 Gift Cards on Facebook for Its 60th Anniversary?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 2, 2022 If you're going to enter a Walmart giveaway, we recommend doing the legitimate one on Walmart.co ...
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An abandoned Walmart was explored by Triangle Of Mass on YouTube and TikTok.

Abandoned Walmart Explored in 'Creepy' Video

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Apr 29, 2022 The video was posted by an urban explorer known as Triangle of Mass.
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Walmart is not giving away leftover KitchenAid mixers on Facebook nor did the company end a partnership with the kitchen appliances giant.

Is Walmart Giving Away KitchenAid Mixers for $2 on Facebook?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Apr 18, 2022 Facebook posts claimed that Walmart was giving away 100 KitchenAid mixers for $2 each, which wou ...
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