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The "$2,500 bonus code" from a friendSCAM

A real scam people fell for this year, next to the real thing. The numbers mark the three things to check: hover or tap one to see what it tells you.

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Hey! The bakery on Main St is doing a birthday cake giveaway on their page9:41

Oh fun, how do you enter?9:42

Just like their post and comment your favourite flavour. They pick a winner Friday. I entered for Mom 🎂9:42

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heyy this crypto casino is doing a giveaway, I already won $2,500 and cashed out 😱9:41

wait really?9:42

yes!! sign up at luckyspin-crypto.live with my bonus code JACKPOT2500 and you get $2,500 free. hurry the giveaway ends tonight9:42

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Always check the code.

A friend suddenly brags about a crypto casino and hands you a "bonus code". Their account was taken over: the casino shows a fake win, then wants a deposit before you can cash out.

Always checkThe real oneThe scam

1Where it livesIs it the real company's or person's own address or number?

A friend talking about a local bakery's page.

A friend's account pushing an unknown crypto casino site.

2What it asks you to doCheck firstDoes it want a password, a payment, a call, or a tap?

Like and comment on the bakery's post.

3How hard it pushesIs there a deadline, a threat, or a surprise charge?

A draw on Friday, no money involved.

"Hurry, it ends tonight", and $2,500 for free.

RememberIf a friend suddenly sends a casino or crypto bonus code, their account was stolen. Call them, and never sign up.

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