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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.

30 May 2025

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.

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29 May 2025

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’.

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28 May 2025

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.

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23 May 2025

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.

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23 May 2025

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.

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22 May 2025

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.

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20 May 2025

Another fake Amazon offer appears on Facebook

The company is not offering new iPhones to people over 50 for £2.95.

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19 May 2025

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.

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30 April 2025

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.

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30 April 2025

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.

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