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Report Facebook Scams

Report Facebook Scams

The Federal Trade Commission reported that the number of complaints about scams involving ads on Facebook and other social media has more than tripled in the past year. A recent Reuters investigation revealed that Meta projected it would earn approximately $16 billion from advertising for scams and banned goods. Facebook exposes users to an estimated 15 billion fraudulent ads daily.

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Saw Scam!, Durham, NC, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-cbwy1724 • details

I saw an advertisement on Facebook for a Stihl brand battery-powered hand pruner/chainsaw (www.facebook.com/109889774164075/videos/382275006205885). There were NO still photos of the unit in the ad. Intrigued, I ordered it from YeahYard on 04-23-21. Total plus shipping came to about $28. I paid via PayPal. I got a… See more

#falseadvertising #facebookscam #chainsawscam #durham #northcarolina #unitedstates

Consumer Safety Report Saw Scam! I saw an advertisement on Facebook for a Stihl brand battery-powered hand pruner/chainsaw... photo #1
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Battery-powered wood cutter, Richmond, VA 23223, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-hcmw4377 • details

I ordered the same battery-powered wood cutter as so many others as advertised on facebook. I received a chain on May14,2021. Not the WOOD CUTTER.I purchased the item for the total of $27.78. Payment method was paypal-Amphitrite Technology Limited. I am requesting a refund.

#falseadvertising #facebookscam #amphitritetechnologylimited #richmond #virginia #unitedstates

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Yeah Yard SCAM - Amphitrite Technology Limited, Cheraw, SC, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-mvpqf579 • details

I ordered a Stihl powered chainsaw as shown on the advertisement on Facebook from Yeah Yard on 4/26/2021 but have not received anything yet. I know some people that ordered the same item and has only received a key chain attached to a wire. I am expecting… See more

#facebookscam #falseadvertising #amphitritetechnologylimited #chainsawscam #cheraw #southcarolina #unitedstates

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I paid through Paypal and have not heard anything on the saw I ordered, Vidor, TX, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-vwdh1958 • details

Was advertised on Facebook. Wireless powered wood cutter. I paid through Paypal and have not heard anything on the saw I ordered. Very disappointed in Facebook and Pay Pal .Ordered hand help prunner and have not received it or heard anything after several weeks.

#falseadvertising #facebookscam #vidor #texas #unitedstates

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Battery Powered Woodcutter from Amphitrite Technology Limited, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-mcyxn363 • details

Ordered 3 battery powered woodcutters - 2021 Newst chainsaws from Amphitrite Technology Limited. Saw ad on Facebook selling them for $19.99 if you bought 2 or more. Thought they would be good for the men in my life as ad says they are good pruning shrubs and… See more

#falseadvertising #facebookscam #amphitritetechnologylimited #chainsawscam #poughkeepsie #newyork #unitedstates

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ELINOLI BATTERY-POWERED WOOD CUTTER, Brisbane QLD, Australia

4 years ago •reported by user-qdqbp315 • details

Saw the ad on Facebook for the Stihl Battery Powered Wood Cutter. I ordered what i thought was the chainsaw but all I received was a chain. I wouldn't have ordered the chain as it was part of the chain saw order. They have kept my money.… See more

#falseadvertising #facebookscam #chainsawscam #brisbane #queensland #australia

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Mini chain saw, Ashburn, VA, USA

4 years ago •reported by user-tygz6695 • details

I also ordered the mini chain saw with lithium ion battery and got a wire attached to 2kiey rings and not what was advertised via facebook...i to payed through paypal and will be filing a resolution with them and get my money back

The picture is the… See more

#falseadvertising #facebookscam #ashburn #virginia #unitedstates

Consumer Safety Report Mini chain saw I also ordered the mini chain saw with lithium ion battery and got a wire attached to... photo #1
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