Email claims that recipients can receive free air travel in exchange for forwarding emails.
Another Absurd COVID-19 Themed Scam Attempt
by Brett M. Christensen
December 3, 2020
Some scam attempts are just so silly and transparently fraudulent, that they are almost amusing.
‘Argentina is Doing It’ Hoax Message Still Circulating
August 15, 2020
‘$500 million Pandemic Giveaway’ Advance Fee Scam Email
June 17, 2020
Watch For Fake Avan Motorhome Giveaway Posts on Facebook
June 16, 2020
‘Look What I’ve Found’ Facebook Messenger Scam
by Brett M. Christensen
January 9, 2021
If you use Facebook Messenger, keep an eye out for posts with the text “Look what I’ve found”. The posts supposedly link to a “private video”.
Free Cadbury Hampers Giveaway Scam Hitting Facebook (Again)
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2020 Ram 1500 Facebook Giveaway Scam
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More Fake Argos TV Giveaway Scams Hitting Facebook
August 30, 2020
Facebook ‘ID Verification’ Phishing Scam
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Email claims that those who forward an “Irish Friendship Wish” message will have three years of good luck while those who delete it will have bad luck for one year.
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Nine Zero Hash Phone Scam Warnings are Misleading and Outdated
by Brett M. Christensen August 22, 2003Long circulated message claims that a scammer can take control of your phone if you key in 90# (nine-zero-hash).
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Bogus WarningsHealth HoaxesMisleading
Mobile Phone Medical Equipment Warning – Phone Interference Caused Death Hoax
by Brett M. Christensen August 12, 2003Outline Warning message claims that a four-year-old child died in hospital during a minor operation due to interference from a mobile phone…
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Email claims that AOL will help Debbie Shwartz, a struggling single mother, by donating money every time an email is forwarded to 12 people.