Conned on social media? It’s not just you

Unsubstantiated COVID-19 treatment claims appear on social media platforms
Since the pandemic began, the Federal Trade Commission has sent hundreds of cease and desist let
FTC puts advertisers on notice: honest opinions only
If you’re like many people, before you lay your money down — particularly for big-ticket items — you want to hear what past buyers say about them.
COVID vaccines are FREE!
Scammers are doubling down on their efforts to scam people out of their money and personal information.
Social media is no place for COVID-19 vaccination cards
Some of you are celebrating your second COVID-19 vaccination with the giddy enthusiasm that’s usually reserved for weddings, new babies, and other life events.
Those free COVID-19 money offers on WhatsApp and Facebook are scams
Have you seen a message on WhatsApp or Facebook offering you free help during the pandemic?
This “game” is a chain letter scam
Are you tempted to play “The Circle Game,” join a “Blessing Loom,” or jump on a “Money Board”?