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Argos isn’t selling cheap iPad Pros to people who fill in a survey
A spokesperson for Argos confirmed to Full Fact that offers of iPads for those who fill in surveys aren’t 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.
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‘Boots offer’ for over-50s isn’t affiliated with retailer
A Facebook post claims people over 50 can buy a £10 gift set from Boots for filling out a survey, but this is not a genuine offer from the shop. Read
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More fake Toby Carvery offers circulate on Facebook
We regularly see social media posts falsely claiming the restaurant chain is giving away free meals. Read
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Amazon is not giving away laptops for £3
An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the offer being shared on social media is not legitimate. Read
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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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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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