Facebook Scams

Have you come across a Facebook Page that claims that US actor and comedian Tyler Perry is giving away cash and expensive gifts to his fans just for liking, commenting and sharing?  If so, don’t be tempted to participate. These Facebook Pages are scams.

According to a post that is currently circulating rapidly on Facebook, you can click to get 5 free tickets for the popular UK theme park Alton Towers. Supposedly, the tickets are being given away as a means of celebrating the theme park’s 39th anniversary. 

According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook, you can win one of seven tiny houses just by liking and sharing. The post, which was published on a Facebook Page that calls itself “Holiday Club”, claims that the winners will be chosen at random on 21st June.

According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, you can click to get two free tickets courtesy of Australian airline Jetstar.  Supposedly, Jetstar is giving away the tickets as a means of celebrating “15 years of quality service”.

According to a post that is circulating via Facebook, you can help a sick child just by sharing her picture.  The post, which includes a photograph of a young child in a hospital bed, claims that every time her picture is shared, she will receive a $1 donation towards her medical expenses. 

According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, you can win a 2018  Ford Raptor just by sharing the post and then visiting a website to claim your prize. 

According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, US-based airline Allegiant Air is giving everyone two free plane tickets to celebrate “April Aviation Week”. 

According to this post, which is currently circulating rapidly on Facebook, large retailer Tesco is giving away vouchers worth £40. The post urges you to click to get your free voucher. 

According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, you can win a P&O cruise for three people just by sharing the post and clicking a sign-up button.