If you’ve been on Facebook for a while, you may well have seen posts that ask you to share an image as a means of garnering prayers for a sick or injured child.
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‘Ten Rupees from Facebook’ Sick Child Scam
by Brett M. Christensen February 3, 2020According to this widely-circulated post, Facebook will donate 10 rupees to help a pictured child in exchange for liking and sharing.
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‘Annakay Brown’ Make-A-Wish Foundation Charity Hoax
by Brett M. Christensen December 14, 2018Supposedly, you can help 13-year-old Annakay Brown pay for life-saving medical treatment just by sending on a message about her.
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‘This Bby has Cancer’ Facebook Promotion Scam
by Brett M. Christensen August 23, 2018According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook, you can help a baby with cancer just by sharing and comemnting “Amen”.
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‘Every Time her Picture is Shared she Receives $1 ‘ Facebook Scam Post
by Brett M. Christensen May 28, 2018According 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.
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“Little Baby Has Arm Cancer” Facebook Scam Post
by Brett M. Christensen January 30, 2017Post that includes a photograph of a child with a severely swollen arm and shoulder claims that Facebook will help pay for the child’s surgery by donating $2 for every like, $4 for every comment, and $8 for every share.
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Message claims that a seriously ill baby girl will receive a donation from the phone company to help pay for a heart transplant every time the message is forwarded.