Scams - Suds

Kraken Male Enhancement Scam Features Clint Eastwood and Dr. Phil

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 3, 2022

The scam all began with a death hoax about Eastwood.

'$500 Venmo Balance Needs Confirmation' Emails Are Scams

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 16, 2021

"This message was sent from a trusted sender" is not how trustworthy emails usually begin.

'No DUIs' Scam Promises $610, $622, $710, or $712 in Savings

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 8, 2021

We reached out to the Better Business Bureau to learn more.

'Ellen' Facebook Giveaway Scam Promises Amazon Gift Cards, PS5s, and iPhones

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 23, 2021

Facebook scammers posted pictures from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" without permission in order to ...

'Diesel Brothers' Facebook Giveaway Scam Targets Users After Rittenhouse Acquittal

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 23, 2021

The real Diesel Brothers, whose likeness was used without permission, had nothing to do with the ...

SCAM ALERT: Texas Roadhouse Vouchers on Facebook

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Sept. 29, 2021

The bogus promotion ran on at least 13 separate inauthentic Facebook profiles, in September 2021.

Roundup Weed Killer Settlement Scam Targets Gmail Inboxes

Written by: Jordan Liles

Sept. 16, 2021

The body of one scam email about a Roundup settlement claimed it came from "a trusted sender."

SCAM ALERT: Publix 90th Anniversary $3,000 Gift Card

Written by: Dan MacGuill

July 22, 2021

Reader beware.

Man Uses His Booming Voice to Combat Phone Scammers

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 8, 2021

After covering spam and scams for more than 25 years, we were delighted to see how Roy Baker Jr. ...

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

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 9, 2021

Beware of phishing scams on social media.

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.

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.

Is Kohl's Offering $250 Coupons to Social Media Users?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 18, 2019

Coupon scams are pervasive on social media.

Is a Nigerian Astronaut Lost in Space?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 15, 2019

This spin-off of the well-known Nigerian prince fee scam sets its sights on outer space.

Little Caesars Warns Fake Coupon Could Download Virus

Written by: David Mikkelson

March 6, 2019

Little Caesars Pizza issued a social media statement warning customers of a fraudulent coupon th ...

Walmart Thanksgiving/Black Friday Coupon Scams

Written by: David Mikkelson

Nov. 20, 2018

Walmart stores are not distributing free coupons via Facebook as part of Thanksgiving or Black F ...

Is Ellen DeGeneres Holding a Facebook Giveaway?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Nov. 2, 2018

Don't fall for scams that use counterfeit Facebook accounts to falsely associate themselves with ...

How a Weight Loss Company Lured People Into Paying to Join a Non-Existent Study

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Sept. 19, 2018

Chad Tackett claimed his weight loss program was so good that it was part of a university-sponso ...

Did Nike Offer 'People of Color' a 75 Percent Off Coupon?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Sept. 7, 2018

Users of the controversial online forum 4Chan produced racially-charged and potentially dangerou ...

Kohl's $150 'Black Friday' Coupon Scam

Written by: David Mikkelson

Aug. 17, 2018

Kohl's department stores are not distributing $150 "Black Friday" coupons as part of an online p ...