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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Posts being shared on Facebook claim Amazon is selling HP laptops for £3 to people who complete a “quick questionnaire”.But this isn’t a legitimate offer from the retailer, as a … Read
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A Facebook post claims people can receive a nutribullet baby food processor for £1.99 from Tesco if they “take part in a short social survey.”But Tesco has confirmed to Full … Read
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A post on Facebook claiming users can get a power tool kit from Toolstation for £10 by filling out a survey is not genuine.The post says: “My son works at … Read
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The retailer confirmed this isn’t a genuine Currys deal, and the video promoting it on social media was made with AI. Read
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We’ve spotted more Facebook posts falsely claiming to share supposedly secret deals from Tesco. Read
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A social media post claims Aldi is selling a “food box for just £10” to those aged over 40 who “fill out a short questionnaire”.But the retailer confirmed this isn’t … Read
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A Facebook post claiming that people can get a Swatch Royal Pop watch without paying the full retail price isn’t a genuine offer from the company. Read
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A promoted post on Facebook claims users can get a box of Shein clothes for only the cost of shipping by writing a review or filling out a survey, but this isn’t a genuine offer from the retailer. Read
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A spokesperson for Boots confirmed posts claiming people who fill out a survey can receive a cheap skincare set are not genuine offers from the retailer. Read
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The ads contain videos that say people of a certain age can apply for a voucher for a free meal. Read
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