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“Get a Free $80 ShopRite Coupon”; Facebook Scam
The post is a scam and it has no connection to ShopRite. Those who participate will never receive the promised coupon The post is just one in an ongoing series of very similar Facebook scams that falsely claim to be giving away shopping coupons or vouchers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 19, 2016
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‘Rolex is Giving Away Free Watch’ Facebook Survey Scam
Yet another fake giveaway post is hitting Facebook. This version claims that Rolex is giving away a free watch to “everyone” on its 118th birthday.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 18, 2017
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‘Pizza Hut Free Pizza’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, Pizza Hut is giving away 2 free large pizzas to all as a means of celebrating its 75th anniversary. The post, which features a coupon with the Pizza Hut logo, urges you to click to claim your free pizzas.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 22, 2018
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PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) Premium Rate Scam Warning
The warning was more or less true in 2005, but the scam was shut down many years ago. The scam is not reoccurring in 2018. And, even when the scam was operating, victims were not instantly charged £315 as claimed.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 10, 2016
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‘Win a Brand New 2019 Ford Raptor’ Facebook Scam
Yet another car giveaway scam is hitting Facebook. This version claims that you can get the chance to win a 2019 Ford F150 Raptor just by liking, sharing, and commenting.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 6, 2018
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Bora Bora Vacation Facebook Prize Scam
The post and associated Facebook Page are fraudulent. No Bora Bora vacation is being given away and there will be no winners. The fake competition is designed to trick you into promoting the scam to your friends via likes and shares, installing a rogue…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 2, 2016
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London Bombing Donations Scam Email
News reports indicate that scam emails related to the London terrorist bombings have already began to circulate, especially in Australia.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 16, 2017
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‘Two Free Tickets From Thai Airways’ Facebook Scam
Image: © depositphotos.com/Foto-VDW According to a post being shared on Facebook, you can click to get two free tickets courtesy of Thailand based airline Thai Airways.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2018
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“Click For a Chance to Win A Holiday to Bali”; Facebook Scam
The Facebook Page is not giving away any Bali holidays. It is a scam designed to trick you into supplying your personal information on dodgy “offer” and “survey” websites.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 2, 2016
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Nike Giveaway Facebook Scam
The Facebook Page is fraudulent. It is not associated with Nike in any way and it is not giving away any shoes. There are no prizes and no winners. The bogus Facebook Page is a scam designed to collect large numbers of Facebook likes as quickly as possible.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Save-A-Lot Free $275 Grocery Coupon Giveaway Scam
The post is fraudulent and it is not associated with Save-A-Lot in any way. Those who click the link to participate will never receive the promised coupon.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 22, 2016
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“The Weekly Deal”; Facebook Page is a Scam
The Facebook Page is fraudulent. The prizes offered do not exist and those who participate have no chance whatsoever if winning anything at all.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 9, 2017
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Free Sharpie Marker Set Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently making its way around Facebook, you can click to get a 24 piece Sharpie marker set for free. Here’s what the post looks like Post is Fraudulent — No prizes and No Winners However, the post is not giving away Sharpie sets…
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 19, 2017
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Costco ‘Free $75 Coupon Per Family’ Facebook Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, Costco is giving every family a free $75 coupon to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. The post features an image depicting the supposed $75 coupon. However, the post is a scam.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 11, 2018
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‘Disney World Trip for Five’ Facebook Prize Scam
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Walt Disney World Rt.”, you can get a bag containing a Disney World trip for five, sweets, and other prizes just by sharing and commenting on a giveaway post. However, the supposed giveaway is a scam.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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Walmart ‘Free 85% Off Coupon’ Facebook Scam
Update: In November 2018, another variant of this scam appeared. According to a post being shared on Facebook, Walmart is giving away free $50 off coupons to celebrate Thanksgiving. Read about the 2018 Thanksgiving version.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 15, 2017
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No, Krispy Kreme is NOT Giving Everyone a Free Box of Doughnuts – Scam
According to various posts that have appeared on Facebook newsfeeds in recent days, Krispy Kreme is giving EVERYONE a free box of twelve doughnuts (or donuts) as a means of celebrating the company’s anniversary. Users are urged to click to get their coupon.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 8, 2017
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‘Outstanding Balance’ Email Opens Binary Options Scam Website
According to this “reminder” email, I have an outstanding balance in my account of $3124. Supposedly, the message is a final reminder before the account is frozen. It urges me to click the “Confirm” button to go to the next page and “avoid any complications”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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‘Negative Video About Your Site’ Scam Messages
Scammers are targeting website owners via messages claiming that a negative video about their site is circulating. The messages claim that the video is going viral. They urge you to click a link to view the supposed video.
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Woolworths “Free $300 Grocery Coupon”; Facebook Scam
The post is fraudulent and it is not associated with Woolworths in any way. Those who decide to participate have no chance whatsoever of winning a grocery coupon or any other prize.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 31, 2016
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