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Is Cadbury Giving Away Hampers of Chocolate?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 10, 2020

Another giveaway scam was circulated on Facebook in December 2020.

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Amazon and Apple Phone Scam

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 8, 2020

Experts warn consumers to be skeptical of email and unsolicited calls.

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Netflix

Is Netflix Giving Away Free 1-Year Subscriptions Due to COVID-19?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Dec. 6, 2020

Phishing scams have proliferated on the internet since the start of the pandemic.

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Costco 'Free Grocery Box' Scam

Written by: Dan Evon

Nov. 30, 2020

Making fraudulent promises about free holiday groceries as unemployment rises during a pandemic ...

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Did Alex Trebek Run a CBD Oil Business?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 20, 2020

Falsely tying celebrities to CBD oil sales isn't a new internet scam.

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Can You Receive a Second $1,200 Stimulus Check by Clicking Text Link?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Nov. 12, 2020

The IRS warns that it will never send unsolicited text messages or emails.

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No, Chick-fil-A Isn't Giving Away Gift Baskets

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 26, 2020

A post circulating on Facebook falsely offers a Chick-fil-A gift basket.

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kohls 5000 giveaway

No, This Kohl's $5,000 Giveaway Is Not Real

Written by: Bond Huberman

June 23, 2020

Just another day at the "like farm."

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Free Southwest Tickets Scam

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 16, 2020

Southwest Airlines is not giving away free air travel tickets to those who share and comment on ...

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Is Starbucks Giving Away Free Frappuccinos to Anyone Who Yells 'Black Lives Matter' in Cafes?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 5, 2020

Coupon scams often play on moments of crisis.

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No, Domino's Is Not Offering Free Online Coupons for 2 Large Pizzas

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 8, 2020

Yet another "free coupon" scam attempted to lure social media users with bogus promises.

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No, McDonald's Is Not Offering 2 Free Big Mac Meals for a Month

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 3, 2020

Yet another "free coupon" scam attempted to lure social media users with bogus promises.

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bank check

Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 2, 2020

Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money ...

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uk text scam covid

No, UK Is Not Texting Fines for Leaving the House

Written by: David Mikkelson

March 30, 2020

Scam text messages purporting to be from the U.K. government informed recipients they had been i ...

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disney world holiday box

No, Everyone Is Not Winning This 'Disney World Holiday Box'

Written by: Bond Huberman

March 25, 2020

A dubious Facebook post triggered a flood of reader inquiries.

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Is Starbucks Offering $100 Coupons During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 20, 2020

Coupon scams are not uncommon — with or without a global pandemic.

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alaska air anniversary ticket giveaway

No, This Alaska Airlines 'Anniversary Offer' Is Not Real

Written by: Bond Huberman

Feb. 18, 2020

The airline is not celebrating its anniversary in February 2020 with a ticket giveaway.

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Is Walmart Offering Via Text Message a $1,000 Coupon for Free Merch?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 31, 2020

Coupon scams are common ways perpetrators can use technology to deceive people.

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1 year free chick fil a coupon

No, Chick-fil-A Isn't Giving Away Free Meals on Facebook Messenger

Written by: Bethania Palma

Jan. 24, 2020

Probably best to ignore any strange links offering free merchandise.

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Are FedEx 'Set Delivery Preferences' Text Messages Real?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Jan. 24, 2020

In January 2020, members of the public reported receiving suspect SMS messages from scammers pre ...

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