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Nike Giveaway Facebook Scam
The Facebook Page is fraudulent. It is not associated with Nike in any way and it is not giving away any shoes. There are no prizes and no winners. The bogus Facebook Page is a scam designed to collect large numbers of Facebook likes as quickly as possible.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Save-A-Lot Free $275 Grocery Coupon Giveaway Scam
The post is fraudulent and it is not associated with Save-A-Lot in any way. Those who click the link to participate will never receive the promised coupon.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 22, 2016
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“The Weekly Deal”; Facebook Page is a Scam
The Facebook Page is fraudulent. The prizes offered do not exist and those who participate have no chance whatsoever if winning anything at all.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 9, 2017
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Free Sharpie Marker Set Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently making its way around Facebook, you can click to get a 24 piece Sharpie marker set for free. Here’s what the post looks like Post is Fraudulent — No prizes and No Winners However, the post is not giving away Sharpie sets…
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 19, 2017
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Costco ‘Free $75 Coupon Per Family’ Facebook Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, Costco is giving every family a free $75 coupon to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. The post features an image depicting the supposed $75 coupon. However, the post is a scam.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 11, 2018
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‘Disney World Trip for Five’ Facebook Prize Scam
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Walt Disney World Rt.”, you can get a bag containing a Disney World trip for five, sweets, and other prizes just by sharing and commenting on a giveaway post. However, the supposed giveaway is a scam.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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Walmart ‘Free 85% Off Coupon’ Facebook Scam
Update: In November 2018, another variant of this scam appeared. According to a post being shared on Facebook, Walmart is giving away free $50 off coupons to celebrate Thanksgiving. Read about the 2018 Thanksgiving version.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 15, 2017
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No, Krispy Kreme is NOT Giving Everyone a Free Box of Doughnuts – Scam
According to various posts that have appeared on Facebook newsfeeds in recent days, Krispy Kreme is giving EVERYONE a free box of twelve doughnuts (or donuts) as a means of celebrating the company’s anniversary. Users are urged to click to get their coupon.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 8, 2017
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‘Outstanding Balance’ Email Opens Binary Options Scam Website
According to this “reminder” email, I have an outstanding balance in my account of $3124. Supposedly, the message is a final reminder before the account is frozen. It urges me to click the “Confirm” button to go to the next page and “avoid any complications”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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‘Negative Video About Your Site’ Scam Messages
Scammers are targeting website owners via messages claiming that a negative video about their site is circulating. The messages claim that the video is going viral. They urge you to click a link to view the supposed video.
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Woolworths “Free $300 Grocery Coupon”; Facebook Scam
The post is fraudulent and it is not associated with Woolworths in any way. Those who decide to participate have no chance whatsoever of winning a grocery coupon or any other prize.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 31, 2016
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“Free $75 Ross Stores Coupon”; Facebook Survey Scam
The post is fraudulent and it is not associated with Ross Dress For Less in any way. Those who participate will not receive the promised coupon.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 27, 2016
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Nokia 3310 Giveaway Like Farming Scam
The Facebook Page is fraudulent and has no connection to Nokia. Those who participate have no chance whatsoever of winning anything. There are no prizes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 26, 2017
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Wegmans Grocery Coupon Scam Hitting Facebook
Facebook scammers are currently targeting US based supermarket chain Wegmans. A circulating scam post claims that you can click to receive a $200 Wegmans grocery coupon.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2016
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Starbucks ‘Free $50 Coupon’ Facebook Scam
According to a post currently being distributed on Facebook, you can click to get a free $50 coupon from the popular coffee outlet, Starbucks. The post claims that Starbucks is giving everyone a $50 coupon as a means of celebrating its anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 3, 2017
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“Free $275 Aldi Grocery Coupon”; Facebook Scam
The message is fraudulent and it is not associated with Aldi in any way. And, those who choose to participate by clicking the post will not receive an Aldi coupon or any other prize.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 5, 2016
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Royal Caribbean Australia ‘Win a Cruise’ Facebook Scam
According to a post purporting to be from a Facebook Page named ‘Royal Caribbean Australia’, Australian residents can get a chance to win a cruise just by sharing the post and then clicking a link.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 28, 2016
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Facebook Scam Promises ‘Two Free Tickets To All’ From JetBlue
According to a post being shared on Facebook, US-based airline, JetBlue is giving everyone two free tickets as a way of celebrating the company’s 20th birthday. The post features a photograph depicting what appears to be two JetBlue flight tickets.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 20, 2019
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‘4 Free Six Flags Tickets’ Scam Hitting Facebook
According to this Facebook post, you can get 4 free tickets to the Six Flags amusement park just by sharing and commenting. The post claims that every single person who shares and comments within 12 hours will receive the free tickets.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 9, 2018
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‘Trending WorldWide’ Facebook Page Is a Scam
Yet another scam page on Facebook is duping unwary users by offering free holidays. This version calls itself “Trending WorldWide” and offers users the chance to win various fabulous prizes, including Christmas trips to New York, luxury stays in Phuket, and…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 6, 2017
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