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1. • • 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. There were no free refrigerators and people who filled out the surveys were led through countless webpages where they were exposed to malware.
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     Is that survey from a real company or a scammer?

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.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 ...

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

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   Scammers use phony surveys to phish for personal information or promote spammy products. Here’s how to tell a fake survey from the real thing.

5. 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.

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

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   Oct 4, 2022 · 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.

7. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Promising big bucks for completing a survey, this scam has been making rounds on Facebook since early June 2021, tempting users with thousands in pesos or riel. But clicking that link?

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   Is a survey a scam?

   • 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 their customers. They may offer a small discount to encourage participation, but the reward is not the focus.

   BBB Tip: Learn the signs of a fake survey - Better Business Bureau

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   Are fake surveys a scam?

   • These may seem like minor scams but fake surveys can also lead to more significant losses. An email survey may include a link that offers a free product or a prize of some sort. However, clicking the link downloads malware -- even ransomware -- on the victim’s device. Many fake surveys show up on social media.

   Is that survey from a real company or a scammer? - ConsumerAffairs

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   Is a customer satisfaction survey e-mail a scam?

   • Before you respond to that customer satisfaction survey e-mail from your bank, credit card company or other familiar business, consider this: It might be a scam.

   Watch Out for Fake Customer Satisfaction Surveys | Kiplinger

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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.

   Is that survey from a real company or a scammer? - ConsumerAffairs

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   What if I get a scam email from Facebook?

   • Beware of scam emails masquerading as messages from Facebook, warning that "someone tried to log in to your account" followed by an 8-digit ID number. These fraudulent messages aim to phish for personal information, potentially leading to identity theft and other risks.

   20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Are phony paid surveys a scam?

   • Phony paid surveys are a common way for scammers to acquire personal information and steal people’s identities. Here’s how to spot them. Many legitimate companies and organizations use paid surveys to conduct market research, get feedback on their products and services, or get a better understanding of their customers.

   5 ways to spot a paid survey scam - VERIFYThis.com

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9. www.kiplinger.com › article › creditWatch Out for Fake Customer Satisfaction Surveys - Kiplinger

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   Jul 8, 2013 · Here's how the scam works: You get an e-mail or text message asking you to fill out a customer satisfaction survey. It looks legitimate because the company's logo is on the survey,...