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WhatsApp logo on phone with white background on top of a foiled gold background

'WhatsApp Gold' scam alert: Watch out for this longstanding hoax

Written by:
Megan Loe
Oct. 16, 2025 Think twice before clicking links about an alleged premium version of WhatsApp called "WhatsApp ...
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Cheap Reese's 'mystery box' candy promo spreading on Facebook is scam

Written by:
Joey Esposito
Oct. 3, 2025 The Hershey Co. told Snopes no such promotion exists.
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Screenshot of Trader Joe's gift basket photo with receipt in foreground. Even though top of receipt says "Trader Joe's", bottom of receipt says "Thank you for shopping at Aldi"

Don't believe posts claiming Trader Joe's is offering $12 gift baskets for filling out online form

Written by:
Emery Winter
Aug. 17, 2025 Trader Joe's hasn't offered gift baskets to anyone for filling out an online form.
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Picture of someone holding a Trader Joe's receipt. Behind the receipt is a basket of Trader Joe's products

Beware of posts claiming Trader Joe's offers $12 gift baskets for filling out online form

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Emery Winter
Aug. 8, 2025 "We don't want anyone impersonating us and disappointing our customers, and we do everything we ...
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An online scam promoted the false claim YouTuber MrBeast created a casino game mobile app named The Beast Plinko.

MrBeast Launched Casino App 'The Beast Plinko' with Endorsements from Andrew Tate and The Rock?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 20, 2024 According to videos displayed in Instagram ads, MrBeast purportedly said, "It's already become a ...
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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

Written by:
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'

Written by:
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

Written by:
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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Dr. Jennifer Ashton or Jen never endorsed keto or CBD gummies for weight loss.

ABC's Dr. Jennifer Ashton Never Endorsed Keto or CBD Gummies for Weight Loss

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 15, 2023 Hackers appeared to have seized on at least one popular Facebook page and paid Meta to display v ...
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Dangerous Home Depot Scam Promises Coleman Tent Giveaway

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 31, 2023 A perfect example of a hidden subscription scam.
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Don't Fall for This Squarespace-Wix Email Scam — Your Payments are in Danger

Written by:
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?

Written by:
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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Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg Featured Together in 'Keto Gummies for Weight Loss' Ad Scam

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 14, 2023 An online rumor said that businesswoman Martha Stewart broke "silence on the rumors" and receive ...
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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

Written by:
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

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 26, 2023 Legitimate gift card giveaways from Walmart are not hosted by random users in Facebook groups.
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Elainecrealestate.com Is a Scam Website

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 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

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 6, 2023 Consumers should beware of offers that seem too good to be true, since they might include monthl ...
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Kaley Cuoco never endorsed an intermittent keto routine or apple cider vinegar weight loss gummies.

Kaley Cuoco Never Endorsed Weight Loss Gummies or 'Intermittent Keto Routine'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 20, 2023 Cuoco was simply the latest person in a long line of celebrities who had their image and likenes ...
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Luke Combs has never endorsed keto weight loss gummies or any CBD products, either.

Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson Weight Loss Gummies Scams Invade Facebook with AI Voices and Joe Rogan

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 20, 2023 Combs and Wilson were simply the latest famous people to have their images and likenesses mislea ...
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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

Written by:
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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