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     • Not all social media quizzes are data collection scams; however, BBB cautions users to be careful about what they share online and to check the privacy settings on the account. Social media data and quiz answers can be used to steal identity or enable a scammer to impersonate you to your friends and family.
     www.bbb.org/article/scams/16992-bbb-scam-alert-bored-think-before-taking-that-facebook-quiz

     BBB Scam Alert: Bored? Think before taking that Facebook quiz

2. www.facebook.com › help › 576283052424507How to know if an email asking me to participate in a survey ...

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   To complete this survey, you may need to log into Facebook, but we will never ask you to send us your password in an email or message. You can always forward suspicious emails to phish@fb.com if you want to let us know about any suspicious messages you receive claiming to be from Facebook or Meta.

3. www.verifythis.com › article › news5 ways to spot a paid survey scam - VERIFYThis.com

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   Oct 4, 2022 · The BBB shares several tips on how to spot red flags on its website: Look for a too-good-to-be-true reward. If a survey offers you a $100 gift card or a 90% discount for answering three quick questions, it’s probably a scam. The survey heavily promotes the chance to win a reward.

4. www.facebook.com › help › facebooksurveyHow to know if an email asking me to participate in a survey ...

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   An email from Meta Research will include a link to this page, and the survey link will direct you to Facebook (facebook.com), Decipher (facebook-survey.com), Qualtrics (qualtrics.com), YouGov (yougov.com), or Probe Market Research (surveymonkey.com/s/probefacebookstudy). We appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback.

5. www.consumeraffairs.com › news › is-that-survey-fromIs that survey from a real company or a scammer?

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   Oct 12, 2022 · Many fake surveys show up on social media. In August, we reported that scammers were creating pages on Facebook under the names “Target Fans” and “Walmart Fans,” promising consumers free ...

6. www.aura.com › learn › survey-scams10 Online Survey Scams and What They Hope You’ll Fall For

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   • Costco text or letter survey scams. Costco survey scams offer between $50 and $500 in exchange for consumer input. Scammers share fake surveys via social media posts, texts, WhatsApp messages, emails, and even physical mail.
   • Fake Walmart refund survey. In a recent scam, fraudsters create fake Facebook profiles to publicize an alleged Walmart refund. These posts claim that shoppers who made a Walmart purchase in 2022 are entitled to $500 due to a lawsuit [*].
   • Lowe’s scam survey. Lately, scammers have posed as the Lowe’s marketing team, offering a “free” Kobalt tool set to people who fill out a 30-second questionnaire.
   • Post-vaccine survey scams. In February 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned the public about new telemarketing, SMS, social media, and in-person fraud schemes related to coronavirus [*].

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8. www.welivesecurity.com › 2023/02/02 › real-fake-spotAre online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams

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   Feb 2, 2023 · Don’t blindly trust survey offers, even if sent from a friend or family member. Research the giveaway to see if it’s being reported as a scam or if it’s legitimate. Install a security ...

9. www.bbb.org › all › spot-a-scamBBB Tip: Learn the signs of a fake survey

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   Learn more about a survey scam with a COVID-19 twist and truth behind Facebook quizzes. Read the BBB Tip: Smart Online Shopping and visit BBB.org/ScamTips to stay alert to new and commonly...

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    • If a survey offers you a $100 gift card or a 90% discount for answering three quick questions, it’s probably a scam. The survey heavily promotes the chance to win a reward. Real surveys are a way for a company to gather information from its customers. They may offer a small discount to encourage participation, but the reward is not the focus.

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    Do fake surveys show up on social media?

    • Many fake surveys show up on social media. In August, we reported that scammers were creating pages on Facebook under the names “Target Fans” and “Walmart Fans,” promising consumers free refrigerators and ovens after completing a fake survey.

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    What is a Costco survey scam?

    • 1. Costco text or letter survey scams Costco survey scams offer between $50 and $500 in exchange for consumer input. Scammers share fake surveys via social media posts, texts, WhatsApp messages, emails, and even physical mail. These sweepstakes-related messages are meant to besiege a recipient with sharp urgency.

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