As consumers spend more and more time on social media, scammers come up with more and more ways to set traps for them. Read about some of the current social media scams to look out for below.
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Advent calendar scams
Phony wigs at high-end prices
Phony personalized products
No-show psychics
Fake coupons on social media
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Social media discount shopping scam
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