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Snopes→ Woman in $400K GoFundMe Scam Gets 1 Year in Federal Case
A woman who admitted her role in a scam that raised $400,000 using a fake story about a homeless man received a one-year prison sentence in federal court.
Snopes→ Lowe’s Email Scam Promises Portable Air Conditioners
We advise readers never to click links in these kinds of emails, since they often lead to phishing attempts.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Don’t fall for these KFC scams
KFC is giving away chicken bucket vouchers to customers who share a Facebook post before July 20.
Snopes→ ‘Costco’ Power Generator Scam Hits Facebook Marketplace
Here's everything we know so far about this scam that advertised Honda and Ryobi portable power generators on Facebook Marketplace.
Full Fact→ A US federal agency did not say that Covid-19 was a planned ‘scamdemic’
A retired neurosurgeon expressed this opinion in a journal article, which can be found by searching PubMed on the agency’s site.
Snopes→ $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 before from foreign scammers.
Snopes→ ‘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 from the U.S. Postal Service is real or a scam.
Snopes→ The ‘Starbucks Cup-Size Scam’ Video Is an Old Internet Prank
It is apparently worth repeating: Different sized cups hold different amounts of liquid.
Snopes→ Netflix Text Message Scam Claims Payment Issue, Account ‘Locked’
We strongly advise against clicking links in text messages from unknown users.
Snopes→ Crypto Scammer with 452K Followers Stole Photos, Advertised on Instagram
The scammer with the fake name "Melissa Jackson" (@melissa_jacks0n) was allowed by Meta to advertise on Instagram.
Snopes→ Facebook Scammers Seize On Gas Monkey Garage Giveaway
The best tip to avoid scams on Facebook is to always look for the official and trustworthy verified badge next to the page name.
Snopes→ Toyota 4Runner ‘Anniversary Giveaway’ on Facebook Is a Scam
A post told users that they would be entered to win by commenting “Done.”
Snopes→ 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 Fans" spread so quickly and widely on Facebook that Southwest Airlines decided to issue an official statement on a Sunday.
Snopes→ Publishers Clearing House Scam Targets Victims by Phone
An old Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes phone scam usually asks for taxes and various fees to be paid up front in order to claim a supposed prize.
Snopes→ Walmart Facebook Scam Promises Free LG and Samsung TVs
Always look for the verified badge next to company names on social media.
Snopes→ ‘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 often chosen by Facebook scammers as the supposed location of their fake accounts.
Snopes→ 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 of user data than other apps.
Snopes→ Traeger Grills Facebook Scam Promises ‘Big Sale,’ Falsely Claims Company Is Closing
We received a message from a reader that alerted us to a Facebook scam that claimed to offer deep discounts on Traeger Grills products.
Snopes→ Is the ‘Jeff Green Foundation’ Email Giveaway a Scam or Legit?
Billionaire philanthropists typically don't make multiple errors in grammar, nor do they ask people to respond to foreign email addresses.
Full Fact→ Facebook competition for holiday to Cabo likely a scam
A Facebook post, commented on more than 344,000 times, offers social media users the chance to win a holiday for a family of four to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, if they comment “done” under the post. There are clear indications that this
Full Fact→ Apparent Facebook scam offers Santorini holiday to commenters
A post on Facebook, shared over 8,000 times, offers people the chance to win a week-long holiday in Santorini, Greece, if they comment the word “done” under the post. There are several indicators that this claim is too good to be true
Snopes→ Tiger Woods CBD Scam and Fake ‘Reviews’ Flood Google
We took notice when a handful of "reviews" for a product named Tiger Woods CBD Gummies invaded Google News search results.
Snopes→ Watch Out For These IRS and Tax Scams in 2022
Tax scammers have always targeted our hopes and fears — and the COVID-19 pandemic has given them more ammunition than usual.
Snopes→ Is the Keanu Reeves CBD Gummies Interview a Scam or Legit?
According to an various websites, famous film actor Keanu Reeves owns a company named Smilz CBD Gummies and endorsed it in a live television interview.
Snopes→ ‘Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt’ Scam Circulates on WhatsApp
Cadbury said in a statement that the viral post was "not been generated by us" and that consumers should not "interact or share personal information through the post."
Snopes→ Don’t Donate to Ukraine Through This Facebook Crypto Scam
Facebook ads on a page designed to resemble Crypto.com used the war in Ukraine to try to scam users out of donations.
Snopes→ ‘Notice of Parcel On Hold’ Mailers: Scam or Legit?
We looked into the origins of several mailers that appeared to indicate a parcel was on hold at a mail facility.
Snopes→ Scam Alert: ‘Welcome to CarShield’ Auto Insurance Emails
Readers should avoid clicking any links in messages like these that don't come from official company email addresses.
Snopes→ Scam Alert: Chick-fil-A and Olive Garden Facebook Vouchers
Viral Facebook posts on multiple pages and profiles claimed to offer a "meal for two with drinks voucher offer for everyone!"
Snopes→ Avoid This Crypto Scam on the Andy Wealth Facebook Page
This scam looked awfully familiar.
Snopes→ Crypto Scammers Edited 10 Years of Facebook Posts to Appear Legit
We busted another crypto scam after the people behind it accidentally revealed themselves to our reporters in our Facebook page's comments.
Snopes→ Snopes Tips: How To Detect and Avoid Online Scams
There are countless "exclusive reward," "free coupon," and "free product" scams on social media. Here's how to recognize them and avoid trouble.
Snopes→ This Facebook Post Offering Free Red Lobster Is a Scam
Be wary of phishing scams on social media.
Snopes→ Beware of Forever Stamp Scams
Scam offers of deep discounts on Forever Stamps took off around the winter holidays in 2021.
Snopes→ Instagram User @miss_anna.fx Exposed as Crypto Scammer
The account has nearly 20,000 followers. Here's how the hijacking scam works.
Snopes→ McDonald’s Email Scam Claims ‘You Have Been Selected’
An email promising an "exclusive reward" from McDonald's is not a genuine message from the company.
Snopes→ Pornhub Email Scam Lures Replies with Fake Subscription Confirmation
The email's subject line read: "To STOP receiving these emails from us hit reply and let us !!"
Snopes→ CVS Email Scam Promises ‘Exclusive Reward’ with ‘Confirmation Receipt’
The "From" email address in this message doesn't inspire much confidence.
Snopes→ The $500 Capital One Gold Card Email Is a Scam
"We are pleased to announce you've been selected," the message said.