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Bruno Mars Facebook scam

Bruno Mars Isn't Giving Away Cash and Gift Cards on Facebook

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 27, 2022

We found several Facebook posts from scammers that misleadingly claimed Mars and other celebriti ...

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Facebook posts say that, "988 is a new system that recently went live to help people reach help in a mental health crisis."

Yes, 988 Is a Real US Number for Mental Health Crises and Suicidal Thoughts

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 24, 2022

Facebook users copied and pasted posts that mentioned 988, which truly is the first nationwide t ...

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A picture showed a dog peeing on a Biden sign, not urinating on a Trump sign like a doctored photo showed.

Photo Shows Dog Peeing on Sign for Biden, Not Trump

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 21, 2022

Here's how we figured out that this popular picture had been doctored.

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Facebook admins with fake appearances ran a network of groups primarily geared toward supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis but also apparently pretended to be fans of Downton Abbey.

These Pro-DeSantis Facebook Groups Appear Inauthentic. Here's What We Found.

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 19, 2022

A collection of Facebook groups all managed by the same three admins are a prime example of how ...

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A Facebook page named Chick-fil-A Fans falsely claimed in a scam that you can win a prize by liking, sharing, and commenting on a post, and by following a link that leads to surveys.

Avoid 'Chick-fil-A Fans' Facebook Pages That Push Prize Scams

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 10, 2022

This old Facebook scam just won't die.

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A Facebook scam promised a Ninja Foodi MAX 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker.

Facebook Scam Pushes Fake Giveaway for Ninja Foodi Cooker

Written by: Jordan Liles

Sept. 21, 2022

A Facebook post congratulated users and misleadingly claimed that they had won a brand new Ninja ...

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A Facebook video posted by a user supposedly from India claimed to show a snake in a woman's ear.

Does Video Show Snake's Head in Woman's Ear?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Sept. 12, 2022

A video of a snake's head appearing to poke out of a woman's ear may have ended a bit prematurel ...

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The Publix branch opening promotion promising $8,000 for taking a survey was a scam.

The 'Publix Branch Opening Promotion' for $8,000 Is a Scam

Written by: Jordan Liles

Sept. 1, 2022

According to Facebook users who fell victim to the scam, their accounts were compromised and mes ...

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According to a tweet HBO canceled Euphoria ahead of the production of its third season.

'Euphoria' Season 3 Was Not Canceled by HBO

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 30, 2022

A misleading tweet about the HBO TV show "Euphoria" started a mess that eventually spread to Fac ...

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Amazon was not giving away pallets of lost packages for $1 on Facebook.

Is Amazon Giving Away Pallets of Lost Packages on Facebook?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 19, 2022

We don't recommend trusting online offers that seem way too good to be true.

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Walmart was not giving away Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum cleaners in a Facebook promotion.

Is Walmart Giving Away Dyson Vacuums for $2 on Facebook?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 19, 2022

As the old saying goes: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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We looked at a survey scam on Facebook that involved Pepsi and a page named Pepsi FANES claimed to be giving away gift boxes of the Pepsi soft drink in honor of the company's 119th birthday.

'Pepsi's 119th Birthday' Facebook Giveaway Is a Scam

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 17, 2022

We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susce ...

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A Facebook scam claimed that Walmart was offering a shopping surprise spree to five winners in honor of Ukraine's 31st Independence Day.

Scam for Walmart and Ukraine's Independence Hits Facebook

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 17, 2022

We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susce ...

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We received mail from our readers that asked if Facebook pages named Target Fans and Walmart Fans were legitimately giving away or donating hundreds of refrigerators and ovens.

Scam for Target and Walmart Refrigerators and Ovens Hits Facebook

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 16, 2022

We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susce ...

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According to a Facebook post a couple in Namibia installed a baby deposit box or baby saver box

Are Photos of a 'Baby Deposit Box' in Namibia Real?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 9, 2022

"Just place the baby there and press a button there for notification so the baby can be picked u ...

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Reba McEntire CBD Gummies and keto gummies are scams and she never endorsed Natures Only CBD Gummies or any similar products.

Reba McEntire CBD and Keto Gummies Are a Scam

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 8, 2022

Scammers were creating as many Facebook pages and websites as they could to make Google search r ...

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Mark Zuckerberg once wrote, "We have a saying. 'Move fast and break things.' The idea is that if you never break anything, you're probably not moving fast enough."

Did Mark Zuckerberg Say, 'Move Fast And Break Things'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

July 29, 2022

We looked into the origins of the thought process behind the creation of Facebook's motto.

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A Facebook post about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began with the words, just in case you were wondering why 60 minutes had a hit piece on this Paisan the Governor of Florida.

Viral Post Recounts Key Details of Ron DeSantis' Life Before Politics

Written by: Jordan Liles

July 26, 2022

The popular Facebook post, which was copied and pasted many times, summarized DeSantis' accompli ...

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Sponsored content can be as innocent as an ad for your local restaurant, or as deceptive as an article or TV segment where the provider fails to disclose that they received money for the space.

Snopestionary: What Is Sponsored Content?

Written by: Jordan Liles

July 19, 2022

Also called "native advertising," it can be as innocent as a restaurant ad on your newsfeed, or ...

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Pictures, videos, and a meme showed that a dog named Negro once knew how to present a leaf for a cookie at a school in Monterrey, Colombia.

Did Negro the Colombian Dog Pay for Cookies with Leaves?

Written by: Jordan Liles

July 18, 2022

This is the true story of a very good boy.

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