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Facebook posts promised a 2023 Toyota Tundra Christmas surprise giveaway but it was a scam.

450K Facebook Users Fell for This Toyota Tundra Giveaway Scam

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Jordan Liles
Dec 15, 2023 Here's the lowdown on what these scammers were looking to accomplish.
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An iCloud storage email scam claimed that payment details failed and needed to be updated or all users photos and videos would be deleted.

iCloud Storage Scam Email Falsely Claims Your Payment Failed and 'All Your Photos Will Be Deleted'

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Jordan Liles
Oct 31, 2023 Scammers pretending to be iCloud in emails claimed that a user's photos and videos would be dele ...
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'Harbor Freight Tools' Scam Email Promises Free Tool Set, Drill or Other Products

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Jordan Liles
Oct 23, 2023 Email messages falsely claiming to be from Harbor Freight Tools pointed users to fake surveys an ...
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Don't Fall for This Squarespace-Wix Email Scam — Your Payments are in Danger

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Jordan Liles
Aug 29, 2023 A professional-looking email about verifying Squarespace users' payment information was anything ...
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StopWatt was not created or endorsed by Elon Musk and the electricity-saving box device is a scam.

Was StopWatt Created by Elon Musk and Tesla?

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Jordan Liles
Aug 28, 2023 We don't recommend believing in strange offers that claim a cheap "electricity-saving box" devic ...
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Joyce Meyer keto gummies weight loss reviews are a scam and she never endorsed the products.

Joyce Meyer Keto Gummies Weight Loss Reviews Promoted in 'Tragedy' Clickbait Ad Scam

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Jordan Liles
Aug 11, 2023 The Christian author and president of Joyce Meyer Ministries has never endorsed any CBD or keto ...
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A Walmart gift card scam on Facebook asked users to find a number in an image.

'So Far No One Has Found Another Number' Walmart Gift Card Facebook Scam

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Jordan Liles
Jul 26, 2023 Legitimate gift card giveaways from Walmart are not hosted by random users in Facebook groups.
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Hand holding mobile phone against dark background

'Can You Hear Me?' Scam Warning

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Kim LaCapria
Jan 27, 2017 Dozens of news outlets reported on a purported scam wherein fraudsters supposedly falsify charge ...
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Elainecrealestate.com Is a Scam Website

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 12, 2023 The website was created on a domain registrar based in China and promised deals of more than 99% ...
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'Michael Kors Handbag' Giveaway Scam Comes with Hidden Subscription Fees

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Jordan Liles
Jul 6, 2023 Consumers should beware of offers that seem too good to be true, since they might include monthl ...
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USPS text message scams claimed that there was a problem with delivery and that the package cannot be delivered and that payment of $3.00 was needed to make the delivery or that personal information needed to be updated.

'USPS' Text Message Scam Claims Delivery Problem, Asks for Personal Financial Info

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Jordan Liles
May 31, 2022 Here's the lowdown on how to figure out if a text message claiming to come from the U.S. Postal ...
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Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks never endorsed keto weight loss gummies or any sort of belly melt gummies.

Trisha Yearwood Keto Gummies Weight Loss Ads Are a Scam

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Jordan Liles
May 30, 2023 Scammers designed ads and websites to fool users into believing that Yearwood and her husband, G ...
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Dr. Oz has never endorsed weight loss gummies or keto gummies nor did he endorse a gummy product with apple cider vinegar, perhaps better known as ACV.

Did Dr. Oz Endorse Keto Weight Loss Gummies?

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Jordan Liles
May 30, 2023 According to scammy websites, the former host of the "Dr. Oz" talk show once called keto gummies ...
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Chip and Joanna Gaines never endorsed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show an intermittent keto routine or any kind of weight loss gummies or keto gummies.

Joanna Gaines Never Endorsed Keto Gummies for Weight Loss

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Jordan Liles
May 26, 2023 The author and tv star was the latest celebrity to have her image used without permission in sca ...
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A Sam's Club Shopper Survey was nothing but a survey scam for a gift card or reward that led to hidden subscription fees.

'Sam's Club Shopper Survey' Email Scam Promises Gift Card or 'Reward'

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Jordan Liles
May 25, 2023 An email message that claimed to come from Sam's Club promised a "reward" that was way too good ...
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Delta Air Lines or Airlines was not giving away in a promotion $500 gift cards for $1 or $100 rewards for taking a short emailed survey.

Delta Air Lines Scams Promise '$500 Gift Card for $1' and '$100 Reward'

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Jordan Liles
May 22, 2023 We looked at the origins of two supposed gift card or "reward" promotions that seemed way too go ...
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This Cash App scam email about a deposit of $500 led to hidden subscription scams on so-called gadget and consumer websites.

This Cash App Email Scam About a Fake Deposit Could Cost You Thousands on Your Credit Card

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 19, 2023 Here's what you and your family members need to know about this very specific and deceptive type ...
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Elon Musk never created or endorsed any CBD gummies nor did he design anything that could reverse dementia.

Did Elon Musk Create CBD Gummies that 'Reverse Dementia'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 18, 2023 A Facebook ad claimed that Musk was experiencing media backlash over a new business announcement.
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A TikTok post that shows a message that claims someone has died and that users should click a link to learn more information is labeled as a scam.

'Look Who Died in an Accident' Facebook Messages Are a Scam

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
May 3, 2023 The messages read, "Look who died, in an accident I think you know him so sorry...[emoji]," with ...
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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
Apr 14, 2023 "Your account is on hold" messages have been sent to users who don't even have Netflix accounts.
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