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A scam text message from Netflix that claims the user needs to click on a link to resolve billing issues has a Scam rating over it.

Netflix Scam Claims 'Billing Issues,' Offers Account 'Recovery'

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 14, 2023

"Your account is on hold" messages have been sent to users who don't even have Netflix accounts.

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A McAfee invoice scam email claimed to be a confirmation receipt for renewal.

McAfee Invoice Scam Email Poses as Subscription Renewal Receipt

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 14, 2023

Here's what we found in a McAfee scam email that claimed to be a "confirmation receipt" or invoi ...

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Shark Tank keto gummies reviews are a scam.

'Shark Tank' Keto Gummies Weight Loss Reviews Are a Scam

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 14, 2023

The cast of "Shark Tank" never endorsed any CBD gummies or keto gummies, despite a lie that scam ...

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Oprah Winfrey did not suffer a tragedy or die in May 2022 nor did she endorse keto weight loss gummies in Time magazine with Ellen DeGeneres.

Did Oprah Winfrey Suffer a 'Tragedy' and Endorse Keto Weight Loss Gummies?

Written by: Jordan Liles

May 12, 2022

We looked into text messages that appeared to claim that Oprah Winfrey had died, displaying the ...

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 Kelly Ripa isn't leaving Live with Ryan and Kelly after storming off of an interview in tears, nor did she endorse a new line of skincare products.

No, Kelly Ripa Isn't Leaving 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' to Sell Skincare Products

Written by: Jordan Liles

Feb. 13, 2023

An online ad claimed ABC network was "furious" with Ripa after learning about the alleged skinca ...

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Facebook ads falsely claimed that some allegations against Dolly Parton had been confirmed.

Dolly Parton CBD and Keto Gummies Claims Are False

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 21, 2022

Facebook users shared links to ads that claimed "allegations" against Dolly Parton had been "con ...

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YouTube ads about the purported weight loss and Alpine ice hack diet product Alpilean told a lie about a family connection.

'Alpine Ice Hack' Ads for Alpilean 'Weight Loss' Mislead

Written by: Jordan Liles

Feb. 1, 2023

Our helpful readers sent in links to unlisted videos that promoted a purported "Alpine ice hack" ...

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Online ads claimed that Elon Musk and Tesla endorsed Power Saver Pro or Pro Power Saver which supposedly were electricity-saving devices that could reduce utility bills by up to 90 percent.

Was Pro Power Saver Endorsed by Elon Musk and Tesla?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 23, 2023

An online article claimed, "Elon Musk's new electricity saving invention has residents saving up ...

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A purported ice hack diet and weight loss product called Alpilean was featured in a misleading YouTube ad.

'Ice Hack' Diet YouTube Ad for Alpilean Includes Big Lie

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 19, 2023

A Snopes reader found the link to an unlisted YouTube video that pushed a purported "ice hack" d ...

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Sandra Bullock never endorsed CBD gummies nor were there any allegations against her.

Sandra Bullock Never Endorsed CBD Gummies, Despite Scam Ads Being Hosted by Meta

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 13, 2023

Meta was hosting scam ads that misrepresented Bullock, as there were no so-called "allegations" ...

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Tom Brady never endorsed CBD gummies despite what was being promoted in sexually-explicit Facebook ads.

Tom Brady Never Endorsed CBD Gummies, Despite Scams Appearing in Facebook Ads

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 11, 2023

Facebook ads containing sexually explicit pictures claimed with a clickbait headline that the Ta ...

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A fake USA Today article pushed a so-called odd ice hack scam review for the Alpilean weight loss product.

Alpilean 'Ice Hack' Scam Review Appears on Fake 'USA Today' Page

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 10, 2023

We also located a similar article that pushed another Alpilean "ice hack" scam review on a websi ...

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An Ulta Beauty email scam promised users they had won a $500 gift card.

Ulta Beauty Email Scam Promises $500 Gift Card

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 9, 2023

The email phishing scam led to a survey that asked for a credit card number, which we strongly a ...

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YouTube removed a video for a paid ad that promoted an odd ice hack or an Alpine ice hack for a diet supplement named Alpilean.

YouTube Removes 'Odd Ice Hack' Weight Loss Ad for Alpilean, Citing Scam Policy Violation

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 5, 2023

"This video has been removed for violating YouTube's policy on spam, deceptive practices, and sc ...

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A FedEx email scam for a package delivery notification said your package is held in our warehouse.

FedEx Scam Claims 'Your Package Is Held in Our Warehouse' in Fake 'Delivery Notification' Email

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 13, 2022

If you receive an email or text message about an unexpected package delivery, read it carefully ...

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Paul McCartney never endorsed CBD gummies nor was he dead or met a tragic end as some death hoax Facebook posts or ads claimed.

Paul McCartney Never Endorsed CBD Gummies, Nor Is He Dead

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 13, 2022

McCartney wasn't the first celebrity whose image and likeness were used without permission to se ...

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Beware of Cyber Monday scams

Beware of Cyber Monday Scams

Written by: David Emery

Nov. 28, 2022

Just as there are plenty of online deals to be had on Cyber Monday, there are plenty of online s ...

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If a phone call, text message, or email says that you have won the Mega Millions lottery jackpot and asks for a fee to claim the prize, it's a scam.

Mega Millions Lottery Scam Targets Consumers by Phone, Text, and Email

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 2, 2022

Mega Millions published on its own official website that "there is never a fee to claim a real l ...

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An unsolicited email scam from a suspicious email address not associated with Marquis Who's Who says "you have been selected" to be included in the annual publication, "Who's Who in America."

Scam Email: 'You Have Been Selected' for 'Who's Who in America'

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 24, 2022

If an unsolicited email shows one big image of text, it might be a scam.

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Facebook posts claimed that officers were dispatched to a vehicle unlock this morning in a town and that once they arrived they found the vehicle locked with a bear inside, needless to say bear - 1 and vehicle - 0."

Facebook Scam Claims Officers Found Bear Inside Car in Your Town

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 20, 2022

Facebook scammers residing in Africa kept changing the town name when reposting this real story ...

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