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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The company has confirmed with us that the offer is not genuine, and has published a post warning of similar claims on its official Facebook account. Read
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Despite claims on Facebook to the contrary, Lego has confirmed these are not genuine Lego offers. Read
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Facebook posts promising a Bugaboo Butterfly for £2 or £3 are describing a fake offer. Read
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Supermarket chain Tesco is not giving away free boxes of food to people who ‘like’ a Facebook post. Read
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A spokesperson for the toymaker confirmed that this is not a genuine offer. Read
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Social media posts have falsely claimed Facebook users could receive £50 of free food by clicking ‘like’. Read
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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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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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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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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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