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Amazing FB scam.

patbz — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:19:03 GMT

I love scrolling through FB, including the sometimes bogus ads. Today was a new low; there are numerous ( I stopped counting at 6) glossy ads for Yeti coolers: 4 coolers for $69-$89. For those who don't know, Yeti coolers go for several hundred dollars each. Talk about click bait!

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Kachina624 — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:35:53 GMT

I noticed a week or 10 days ago there were at least 4-5 companies of different names selling the exact same huge, over-done door wreaths, all "closing their shop", and all promising delivery in up to 6 weeks. That shop must be in some remote province in China. The price was $34.99

I'd love to know if anyone ever gets these and what they look like.

Re: Amazing FB scam.

Desertdi — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:42:15 GMT

@patbz @Kachina624 "They" are getting bolder by the hour. Yesterday, I got an unknown email.....asking me to confirm my checking account number. di

Re: Amazing FB scam.

songbird — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:47:48 GMT

@patbz wrote:
I love scrolling through FB, including the sometimes bogus ads. Today was a new low; there are numerous ( I stopped counting at 6) glossy ads for Yeti coolers: 4 coolers for $69-$89. For those who don't know, Yeti coolers go for several hundred dollars each. Talk about click bait!

I didn't know what they were! I googled them and there is a direct company there called Yeti and you're right about the price. I need to get out more!

Re: Amazing FB scam.

goldensrbest — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:50:33 GMT

So is this a scam,or you just did not know what a yeti is?

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Desertdi — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:56:38 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
So is this a scam,or you just did not know what a yeti is?

@goldensrbest I've dated a couple yeti guys. (Big & hairy...but no brains.)

Re: Amazing FB scam.

Lucky Charm — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:25 GMT

When my husband got a Yeti cooler as part of a golf outing gift, everyone kept saying how expensive they were and how nice they were.

So when he started coming home with the cups with different vendor's names/logos, I was thrilled. Till I realized they were made in China.

Name doesn't mean anything to me now. Big zero.

Re: Amazing FB scam.

jlkz — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:12:55 GMT

Facebook: I refuse to be on it period.

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patbz — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:15:53 GMT

@goldensrbest : I definitely know and appreciate what Yeti is; we own 2 Yeti tumblers, 3 Yeti ice and several "faux" Yeti coolers ( other brands that do same thing at 1/3-1/2 Yeti price).

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jackthebear — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:20:06 GMT

Facebook PUrity, an add on that lets you block just about anything you do not want to see on facebook

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:27:16 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
Facebook PUrity, an add on that lets you block just about anything you do not want to see on facebook

I use Social Fixer. It can only be used on on PC's, not for phones or tablets.

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BoopOMatic — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:55:21 GMT

Tons of scam sites on FB, lots and lots for Dooney and Bourke handbags, even.

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:28:37 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@goldensrbest wrote:
So is this a scam,or you just did not know what a yeti is?
@goldensrbest I've dated a couple yeti guys. (Big & hairy...but no brains.)

Could you pass along contact info?

Asking for a friend......😉

Re: Amazing FB scam.

Helen852 — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:38:34 GMT

Seems these days my FB page is nothing but ads after every other post from one of my friends and a reminder about covid 19 vaccinations. I delete them all.

Although over the summer my interest was piqued about a pair of shoes that were advertised. They looked very nice, leather espadrilles with extra support. Well it took about 3 weeks to arrive and when they did they were AWFUL. Nothing like the picture at all, very uncomfortable and small sized nd I went up half a size and cheap looking and cheaply made. Of course, there was no information on where they came from or who to return too. Shame on me, never again. I'm out $40.

Re: Amazing FB scam.

RealtyGal2 — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:03:06 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
Facebook: I refuse to be on it period.

Then don't. It is your personal decision and no one really cares what you decide.

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Teddixat — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:55:53 GMT

@jlkz me neither. FB is a cesspool of disinformation and hate

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Jinlei — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 23:11:23 GMT

Ha! Facebook is a scam!

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kivah — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:20:15 GMT

@Helen852 wrote:
Seems these days my FB page is nothing but ads after every other post from one of my friends and a reminder about covid 19 vaccinations. I delete them all.

Although over the summer my interest was piqued about a pair of shoes that were advertised. They looked very nice, leather espadrilles with extra support. Well it took about 3 weeks to arrive and when they did they were AWFUL. Nothing like the picture at all, very uncomfortable and small sized nd I went up half a size and cheap looking and cheaply made. Of course, there was no information on where they came from or who to return too. Shame on me, never again. I'm out $40.

I never buy anything when I'm not familiar with the seller and can't easily return the item.I almost got scammed buying an alarm clock from a company website called 4alarmclocks dot com - not sure if they're still around but I just checked - and they get all BAD reviews. The clock was $70. + tax.They sent me a broken clock - and claimed I just didn't know how to set the alarm. I called my credit card company and they credited me.I then went to Walmart and bought the identical clock for $9. + tax it's still working - around 8 years later.

Re: Amazing FB scam.

jlkz — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:19:33 GMT

@RealtyGal2

I didn't ask anyone's opinion. I simply stated mine: I believe that is permitted here.

and, thank you, I didn't know that no one cares about my opinion. Guess that is why 13 folks took the time to click on a heart.

Re: Amazing FB scam.

Sage04 — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:40:35 GMT

I love, love FaceBook. It keeps me in touch with my friends in the Caribbean. It's so much fun talking to my friends on Whattsapp for free and sending messages through Messenger. Nothing better than that. No more AT&T and all the other ripoff phone companies.