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Kroger ‘Free $100 Coupon To Everyone’ Facebook Scam
Yet another store coupon survey scam is currently hitting Facebook. This version claims that you can click to get a coupon worth $100 from US retailer Kroger.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 23, 2018
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‘$75 Safeway Coupon’ Survey Scam Hitting Facebook
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, supermarket chain Safeway is giving free $75 coupons to EVERYONE as a means of celebrating its 50th anniversary. The post invites you to click to get your coupon.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 8, 2017
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[SALAH] "Seorang bayi perempuan lahir di rs Uruguay dengan tangan tertutup seperti orang berdoa menempel"
Beredar postingan yang menyatakan bahwa telah lahir bayi perempuan di Uruguay dengan kalimat “GOD IS COMING BACK" di telapak tangannya. Dalam postingan itu disertakan sejumlah foto dari bayi tersebut.
CekFakta.com · Indonesian · Mar 28, 2020
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[HOAKS] Surat Pelatihan Perawat Pencegah dan Pengendali Infeksi oleh Persi
Beredar surat undangan pelatihan Perawat Pencegah dan Pengendali Infeksi (IPCN/infection prevention control nurse) kepada seluruh direktur atau pimpinan rumah sakit seluruh Indonesia dari Perhimpunan Rumah Sakit Seluruh Indonesia (Persi) beredar luas di…
Kominfo · Indonesian · Feb 25, 2019
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Beware of a Facebook Scam Offering Two Air New Zealand Tickets for $1
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, Air New Zealand is offering EVERYONE two flight tickets for just $1. Supposedly, the company is making the offer as a means of celebrating its anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 19, 2018
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[SCAM] “Bagi-bagi HP Gratis dengan Like dan Share ke banyak orang”
“Fanpage Samsung Indonesia yang asli hanya di https://www.facebook.com/SamsungIndonesia/ (akun terverifikasi).”
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 16, 2017
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‘2017 Jeep Giveaway’ Facebook Survey Scam
A post that is currently being shared on Facebook claims to be giving away two 2017 Jeep Wranglers as part of a “Summer Promotion”. All you need to do for a chance to win, claims the post, is like the Facebook Page the post comes from, share the post, comment…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 13, 2017
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BBB Scam Tracker
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the US has launched a handy Scam Tracker that makes it easy for US residents to stay informed about scams that may be occurring in their area.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 12, 2015
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Hy-Vee ‘Free $80 Off Coupon’ Facebook Scam
Yet another free coupon scam is currently hitting Facebook. This version claims that employee-owned US supermarket chain Hy-Vee is giving everyone a free $80 off coupon to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 9, 2018
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[SALAH] Foto "Breaking News, Pria Misterius Bantai Tentara Israel, Israel Menyerah dan Mengakui Kedaulatan Palestina"
Gambar EDITAN dari tampilan video berita Nightly News milik NBC News Exlusive yang tayang pada 10 Februari 2017. Di foto dan video berita asli, foto pria yang ditampilkan di berita tersebut adalah foto Edward Snowden.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 21, 2021
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“Get 2 Free Cebu Pacific Tickets”; Facebook Scam
The post is yet another air tickets giveaway scam. It is not associated with Cebu Pacific in any way, and those who participate will not win any flight tickets.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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“Free £85 Aldi Coupon”; Facebook Scam
The post is fraudulent. You will certainly not get a free Aldi coupon by participating. The post is not associated with Aldi in any way.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 15, 2016
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Dollar General “$60 Coupon Giveaway”; Facebook Scam
The post is not associated with Dollar General in any way and those who participate will never receive the promised coupon. The post is a Facebook scam designed to trick you into first spamming your friends with the same fake giveaway and then supplying your…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 4, 2016
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“GiveAways Daily”; Facebook Page is a Scam
The Facebook Page is yet another scam designed to accumulate large numbers of Facebook likes as quickly as possible. It is one of a series of related “deal” scam Pages that all promise participants the chance to win valuable prizes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 15, 2017
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[HOAKS] Nomor HP Ust Abdul Somad Dibajak, Pelaku Kirim Pesan Dukung Paslon 01
Beredar pesan sms dari no HP Ust Abdul Somad yang berisi “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Saya UAS menyatakan dukungan kepada Paslon 01 atas dasar pertimbangan saya terhadap umat dan masyarakat Riau” Faktanya pesan tersebut tidak benar, no HP UAS dibajak oleh pihak…
Kominfo · Indonesian · Apr 17, 2019
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“2 Free EasyJet Tickets”; Facebook Survey Scam
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Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 21, 2017
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Surat Sosialisasi Barang milik Negara oleh DJKN KEMENKEU
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Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Dec 4, 2018
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Sylvester Stallone is NOT Dead – Death Posts Link to Scam Websites
The claims in the posts are untrue. Sylvester Stallone is not dead. The posts are designed to trick you into visiting scam websites and installing rogue antivirus scanners or other types of malware on your computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 4, 2016
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Toyota Rav4 Giveaway Scam Hitting Facebook
The Facebook Page is fraudulent and it is certainly not giving away any Toyota Rav4 vehicles. It is a typical survey scam designed to trick you into spamming your friends with the same bogus promotion and submitting your personal information on dodgy survey…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 3, 2016
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Kroger Warns of ‘Free Check’ Scam on Facebook
US retailer Kroger is warning Facebook users about a new scam that is supposedly offering a free check valued at $50 to “everyone”. The scam circulates as a Facebook post featuring a photograph of one of the supposed $50 checks.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 10, 2017
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