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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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A spokesperson for Boots confirmed this is not a genuine offer. Read
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Aldi confirmed that posts offering leftover yarn from its warehouses at cheap prices to people who fill in a survey are fake. Read
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Tesco has confirmed posts and ads offering a Pokemon trading card game package at a hugely reduced price are fake. Read
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A spokesperson for the retailer has confirmed this is not a genuine deal. Read
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A spokesperson for the retailer has confirmed the offer is not affiliated with them. Read
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