Facebook Scams
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‘Facebook Lottery Program’ Advance Fee Scam
by Brett M. Christensen March 28, 2019According to this message, you have won a large sum of money in a lottery program organized by Facebook.
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According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, KFC is giving 3 free chicken buckets to EVERYONE as a way of celebrating the company’s 67th anniversary.
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Facebook Scam Post Promises EVERYONE Free Pizza From Little Caesars
by Brett M. Christensen February 26, 2019According to a post currently being shared across Facebook, pizza chain Little Caesars is giving EVERYONE 3 free large pizzas to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary.
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No, Dunkin Donuts is NOT Giving Everyone a Free Box of Donuts
by Brett M. Christensen February 21, 2019A post being shared on Facebook claims that Dunkin Donuts is giving away a free box of donuts to EVERYONE as a means of celebrating the company’s anniversary.
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Facebook Scam Promises ‘Two Free Tickets To All’ From JetBlue
by Brett M. Christensen February 20, 2019According to a post being shared on Facebook, US-based airline, JetBlue is giving everyone two free tickets as a way of celebrating the company’s 20th birthday.
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Costco ‘Free $41 Voucher’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
by Brett M. Christensen February 16, 2019According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, Costco is giving all Facebook users a gift voucher valued at $41.
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Fake Oprah Winfrey Facebook Pages Duping Fans
by Brett M. Christensen February 4, 2019According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Oprah W”, the US talk-show host Oprah Winfrey is giving away gift cards, cash, cars, and even homes to fans who like, share, and comment.
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Facebook Scam Promises Free Air New Zealand Tickets to All
by Brett M. Christensen January 31, 2019A message making its way around Facebook is claiming that Air New Zealand is giving all users 2 free flight tickets as a means of celebrating the company’s 79th birthday.
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Bogus ‘Majorca Holidays’ Facebook Page Using Bora Bora Trip as Bait
by Brett M. Christensen January 24, 2019According to a Facebook Page called “Majorca Holidays”, you can win a holiday package for two to Bora Bora just by sharing and adding the comment “Done”.