No, Lego is not selling ‘mystery’ boxes for £3 to help clear stock
The company has told Full Fact a supposed offer that’s been shared on Facebook is not genuine. 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.
Missing child hoax posts use picture from supermarket shopping accident
Facebook posts claim the injured child was found an hour earlier, but the image dates back to 2017. Read
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Tesco is not giving away a ‘Bluey big set’
The supermarket confirmed to Full Fact that this is not a real offer. Read
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No, Amazon is not ‘giving away’ laptops to the over 40s
This is another case of social media posts sharing an offer that’s too good to be true—it is not a genuine deal associated with Amazon. Read
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UK Cadbury chocolate eggs do say ‘Easter’ on them
The company says its Easter eggs aren’t halal certified either, contrary to what has been claimed online. Read
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No, Argos is not selling iPhones for £8.40
This is another case of social media posts sharing an offer that’s too good to be true—this is not a genuine deal associated with the retailer. Read
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Lidl is not offering garden tool kits to over-50s for £3
Posts on Facebook asking people to fill out a survey to access the deal are not associated with the retailer, and are not legitimate offers. Read
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Toby Carvery is not giving away free meal-for-two voucher
A post supposedly sharing a voucher for a meal and drinks for two people at the restaurant chain is circulating on Facebook, but it’s not genuine. Read
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No, Asda is not offering ‘everyone’ £250
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on sites like Facebook. Read
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False Toby Carvery offers circulate on Facebook again
The company that owns the restaurant chain has confirmed that this offer is not real. Read
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