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John Lewis pushchair offer is not genuine
Facebook posts promising a Bugaboo Butterfly for £2 or £3 are describing a fake offer. Read
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We fact check everything from Amazon deals that seem too good to be true to Tesco discounts that don’t add up. Stay safe online and spot scams before they catch you out.
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More posts claiming Tesco is giving away ‘free food boxes’ shared on Facebook
Supermarket chain Tesco is not giving away free boxes of food to people who ‘like’ a Facebook post. Read
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No, Lego is not giving away ‘mystery boxes’ to people who fill in a survey
A spokesperson for the toymaker confirmed that this is not a genuine offer. Read
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No, Tesco is not giving away ‘free food boxes’ to celebrate its birthday
Social media posts have falsely claimed Facebook users could receive £50 of free food by clicking ‘like’. Read
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No, Argos is not ‘giving away’ laptops to the over-40s
A spokesperson for the retailer has confirmed a Facebook post claiming Argos is offering laptops to the over-40s for £4.95 is not a genuine offer. Read
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Facebook offers of six months ‘unlimited travel’ on Stagecoach buses are not genuine
We’ve seen posts on Facebook falsely claiming the bus operator Stagecoach is offering “6 Months Free Travels for £1 only” to residents in locations across the UK. Read
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Aldi is not giving away ‘free food boxes’ on Facebook
Despite social media claims to the contrary, Aldi has confirmed it is not giving away food boxes to people who engage with certain Facebook posts. Read
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No, Argos is not selling Samsung smartphones for £2
Social media posts have claimed the retailer is offering Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultras for ‘just £2’, but this isn’t true. Read
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Another fake Amazon offer appears on Facebook
The company is not offering new iPhones to people over 50 for £2.95. Read
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Fake ‘£2 for two’ Wetherspoons offer shared on Facebook
No, Wetherspoons isn’t offering “£2 for two” dinner vouchers to Facebook users who complete an online survey. Read
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