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Argos is not giving away HP laptops
Social media posts claim people can get a free laptop by filling in an online form, but this is 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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Thousands ‘like’ fake Toby Carvery offer on Facebook
A Facebook post falsely claims the restaurant chain’s “president” is offering a free meal to those who ‘like’ the post. Read
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No, Screwfix is not offering huge discounts to the over-50s
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on sites like Facebook. Read
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Argos is not ‘giving away’ iPad Pros for just £2.50
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on Facebook. Read
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KFC is not giving away free buckets to celebrate ‘National Chicken Wing Day’
Despite claims to the contrary being shared on Facebook, KFC confirmed this offer is not genuine. Read
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IKEA is not giving away boxes of free products
A spokesperson for the retailer confirmed posts being shared on Facebook are not real offers. Read
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Tesco is not giving away free food boxes to people who like a Facebook post
The supermarket confirmed the offer being shared on social media is not genuine. Read
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Amazon is not ‘giving away’ laptops to the over-40s
A spokesperson for Amazon has confirmed these offers being shared on social media are not legitimate. Read
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‘Cadbury’s offer’ for over 50s on Facebook isn’t genuine
The chocolate retailer says a supposed deal being shared on social media isn’t real. Read
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John Lewis Bugaboo offer is not real
Facebook posts have claimed John Lewis is offering the strollers for very low prices, but the retailer has confirmed that no such offer exists. Read
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