WestJet Free Tickets Giveaway Facebook Scam
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Canadian airline WestJet joins a long list of other airlines that have been targeted in Facebook survey scams in recent years.
A post currently being shared on Facebook claims that the airline is giving EVERYONE two free tickets. The post urges you to click to get your free tickets.
However, the post has no connection to WestJet and no free flight tickets are being given away. Those who participate have no chance of winning anything whatsoever.
The post is designed to trick you into submitting your personal information on scammy “survey” and “offer” websites. If you do so, your information will be shared with unscrupulous marketing companies.
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