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The claim is that CBP aka U.S. Customs and Border Protection is calling residents and asking for personal bank information in a scam.

SCAM ALERT: U.S. Customs and Border Protections Phone Call Scam

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

July 7, 2021

Such phishing scams are often used to collect personal information.

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A USPS email scam promised 200 lucky winners rewards every Tuesday in a contest or giveaway.

Avoid 'USPS' Email Scam Offering Contest Rewards

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 30, 2021

The scam emails are not official correspondence from the United States Postal Service.

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Shark Tank did not endorse Keto Burn or a 50lbs in 61 days offer for weight loss.

Don't Bite on 'Shark Tank' Weight Loss Scam Promising '50lbs in 61 Days'

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 30, 2021

Unsolicited emails that appeared as a fake Fox News article led to a Keto Burn scam that had no ...

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Text, Poster, Advertisement

SCAM ALERT: The 'Coca-Cola Welfare Fund' is Not Giving Away Lottery Money

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

June 9, 2021

Online posts spread across multiple countries, offering prize money in more than one currency.

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Hermes 184th anniversary free bag offer is a scam

SCAM ALERT: Hermès 184th Anniversary Free Bag Giveaway

Written by: Dan MacGuill

June 3, 2021

Reader beware.

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Ray-Ban nor Rayban sunglasses are offering an 84th anniversary sale for 90% off for 24 hours because it's a scam.

Are Ray-Ban Sunglasses 90% Off for an Anniversary Sale?

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 1, 2021

A new and dangerous scam on social media promised a 24-hour sale on Ray-Ban sunglasses for the c ...

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Amazon pods raffle scam

No, Amazon Is Not Giving Away Free AirPods in a Raffle

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 24, 2021

If you receive this congratulatory text message from "Amazon" on your phone, don't click that link!

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Text, Face

SCAM ALERT: Aldi 75th Anniversary Facebook Giveaway

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 24, 2021

If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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Taco Bell was not offering $60 free gift cards on its 60th anniversary on Facebook.

SCAM ALERT: Taco Bell Gift Cards and Coupons

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 24, 2021

Readers should beware of any Facebook pages that offer free gift cards, coupons, or vouchers sim ...

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Text, Word, Business Card

SCAM ALERT: Tim Hortons 57th Anniversary Giveaway

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 24, 2021

A copypasta offer appeared too good to be true.

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Building, Architecture, Spaceship

Did Norton Send Renewal Offers for Devices Infected With Viruses?

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 22, 2021

Watch out for this fake email renewal scam that was created to look as if it was official corres ...

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A Subway Facebook scam purported to give away $55 gift cards on the company's anniversary.

Is Subway Offering $55 Gift Cards on Facebook for its Anniversary?

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 21, 2021

Readers inquired about several Facebook posts that promised Subway coupons and gift cards to cel ...

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The Venmo logo can be read on a phone screen.

'Accidental' Venmo Payment from a Stranger May Be a Scam

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 10, 2021

Beware of strangers on Venmo "accidentally" sending money and requesting it back.

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Clothing, Apparel, Symbol

No, Pizza Hut Isn't Giving Away Free Anniversary Pizza

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 9, 2021

Beware of phishing scams on social media.

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Beer Glass, Glass, Beverage

Is Pepsi Giving Away Mini Fridges for its 100th Anniversary?

Written by: Dan Evon

March 8, 2021

This "100th anniversary" scam is about 45 years early.

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Food, Poster, Advertisement

Is Coca-Cola Giving Away Free Bags with Goodies for their 125th Anniversary?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

March 7, 2021

A misleading post came from a fake Coca-Cola Facebook page created the same day the rumor began.

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Mobile Phone, Cell Phone, Phone

Is an iPhone 12 TikTok Giveaway Legitimate?

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 5, 2021

A TikTok video promised it was a "lucky day" for viewers, saying they had been "randomly selecte ...

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Monitor, Electronics, Screen

Are the 'Las Vegas Travel' Facebook Vacation Giveaways Real?

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 3, 2021

Facebook failed to take action on a number of Las Vegas travel pages that promoted scam vacation ...

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Advertisement, Poster, Flyer

Is the 14-Night 'Bora Bora Getaway' on Facebook Real?

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 3, 2021

A viral Facebook post asked users to like, share, and comment to enter for a chance to win a 14- ...

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Scam in New York City Urges Residents To 'Pre-Register' for COVID-19 Vaccine

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 8, 2021

Scammers are targeting New York residents with fake promises about early COVID-19 vaccine access.

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