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‘Alton Towers 5 Free Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post that is currently circulating rapidly on Facebook, you can click to get 5 free tickets for the popular UK theme park Alton Towers. Supposedly, the tickets are being given away as a means of celebrating the theme park’s 39th anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 8, 2018
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Fake 50 Cent Cash Giveaway Facebook Page is a Like-Farming Scam
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Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 5, 2015
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Costco ‘Free $41 Voucher’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, Costco is giving all Facebook users a gift voucher valued at $41. Supposedly, Costco has launched this “limited time offer” as a means of celebrating its anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 16, 2019
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SURVEY SCAM – ‘See Who Watched Your Profile’
The post is a scam that attempts to trick you into spamming your friends and providing your personal information via dodgy online surveys. You will NOT get to see who watched your profile no matter how many surveys you complete.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 13, 2014
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‘Did You get Your Refund’ Emails Open Binary Options Scam Website
According to this email, I’ve been sent a refund of $231.45. The email suggests that I click a link to review the transaction online. The “transaction number” listed in the email implies that the alleged refund is related to an Amazon transaction.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 26, 2017
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Beyonce is NOT Dead – Fake-News Beyonce Death Post Open Scam Websites
Beyonce is not dead nor has she attempted suicide. The post is a callous and morally reprehensible attempt to trick people into visiting websites that in turn link to malware, survey scams, and decidedly dodgy “get rich” promotions.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 7, 2016
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Facebook Like-Farming Scam – 100 MacBook Laptop Giveaway
The Page is fraudulent and it is not giving away MacBook laptops as claimed. It is a scam designed to accumulate as many likes as possible in the shortest possible time.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 8, 2015
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Beware the ‘My Profile Stalkers’ Facebook Scam
A post currently appearing on Facebook claims that you can check who your profile stalkers are by clicking a link. The message features a list of people that have supposedly been stalking the person who posted it along with the number of times they have…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 30, 2017
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‘European Debt Recovery Unit’ Scam Email
This email claims that an entity named the European Debt Recovery Unit is “aware of your sad ordeal about your unpaid fund” and can help you receive the money previously promised to you.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 29, 2018
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[SALAH] Akun Facebook Wakil Bupati Probolinggo Meminta Sejumlah Dana
Hasil periksa fakta Rahmah An Nisaa (Uin Sunan Ampel Surabaya). Informasi yang salah. Faktanya, akun Facebook tersebut adalah akun palsu dan bukan milik Wakil Bupati Probolinggo.
Satgas COVID-19 Hoax Buster · Indonesian · Nov 26, 2020
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Yet Another Tesco ‘Free Voucher’ Survey Scam Hitting Facebook
According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook, retailer Tesco is giving away a free £100 voucher to everyone. The post urges you to click to get your free vouchers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 14, 2017
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Royal Caribbean Facebook Survey Scam
A Facebook Page that claims to be associated with cruise line Royal Caribbean is supposedly giving away free cruise tickets for a two week holiday topped up with $2500 spending money.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 24, 2015
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Miley Cyrus Facebook Scam
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Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 2, 2012
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‘Vin Dominic’ Giveaway Scam Page Targeting Facebook Users
Image: © depositphotos.com/ s_bukley According to a Facebook Page that calls itself ‘Vin Dominic’ you can win prizes such as gift cards, cars, and large sums of money just by liking, sharing, and commenting before clicking a link to download a copy of the…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 17, 2018
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‘Free 24 Pack of Coors Light Beer’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared via Facebook, the Coors Brewing Company is giving everyone a free 24 pack of Coors Light Beer as a means of celebrating the company’s 200th anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 5, 2018
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JB Hi-Fi ‘Win 10 Minutes In Our Store To Go Crazy’ Facebook Scam
The post is fraudulent. It is not associated with JB Hi-Fi and the promised ‘ten minutes to go crazy’ prize does not exist. The post is a scam designed to trick people into divulging their personal information on dodgy prize offer websites.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 15, 2016
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Bogus ‘Adele Laurie Blue’ Facebook Page Promises Free Range Rovers – Like-Farming Scam
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Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 27, 2016
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[SALAH] Alfamart Bagi-bagi Voucher Jutaan Rupiah
Debunk ini berisi informasi yang beredar di media sosial yang menyebutkan bahwa Alfamart membagi-bagikan voucher belanja senilai jutaan rupiah jika berhasil menjawab pertanyaan pada situs https://nextpromo.club/id-alfa.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jun 21, 2018
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‘Win a Trip to New York’ Facebook Scam
A fraudulent Facebook Page that calls itself The New York Experience continues to dupe unwary Facebook users into promoting fake New York holiday prizes and divulging their personal information on suspect websites.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 23, 2018
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“1st-Step Assignment”; Mystery Shopper Scam Email
The email is fraudulent and it was not sent by a legitimate mystery shopper company. In fact, it is a scam designed to trick you into “laundering” the proceeds of dodgy cheques.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 24, 2017
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