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IN SHORT: Coca-Cola is one of the world’s biggest household names. This is one of the reasons scammers have been using it and its branding for years to trick unsuspecting social media users into ...

IN SHORT: A photo of bundles of money covered in dirt is circulating on Facebook with the claim it is from the flooding in Maiduguri, Nigeria. However, we have found no evidence to support this claim.

IN SHORT: Facebook posts claim social media users can win devices by “simply” answering three questions. But it’s a scam: the proof is in unrelated links and suspicious comments. A Facebook post ...

IN SHORT: According to social media posts, there is a “mass arrival of Fulani terrorists into Nigeria” in 2024. But the video used to support this claim is from 2018. Several Facebook posts claim that ...

IN SHORT: A Facebook post claims a “two-in-one active formula” can cure chronic kidney disease and reverse all kidney problems. But there is no cure for chronic kidney disease, and a kidney specialist ...

IN SHORT: Scammers are taking advantage of the vulnerability of innocent Nigerians. Be warned, the claim that the Nigerian government is offering a N100,000 loan to all citizens is false. A graphic ...

IN SHORT: A message circulating on WhatsApp claims that the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is offering a R500 grant to people over 70 who suffer from chronic illnesses. But the agency ...

IN SHORT: Several Facebook pages are baiting Nigerians with giveaway offers, claiming they are from two popular mobile money operators. However, their posts lead users to suspicious websites featuring ...

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