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in General Factchecking by Novice (830 points)
Saw this on Instagram that came from what I'm assuming was a Facebook ad.

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by Apprentice (1.0k points)

This repost is from a popular meme page called "still_on_a_downward_ spiral." The post is clearly making fun of the fact this this "giveaway" is so obviously fake. Is the video, Jennifer Aniston says "you are one of 10 thousand lucky people who will get macbook pro for just ten dollar" which is clearly incorrect grammar and would never make the script or final cut of a real professional video. According to Malware tips "the supposed giveaway actually intends stealing personal information and money rather than magnanimous charity." Once you click on the link it takes you to a data phishing websites that look similar to Apples branding. Once they fill out forms, they will miss in the terms and conditions that they've actually signed up for recurring charges of over 100$.

https://malwaretips.com/blogs/jennifer-aniston-macbook-giveaway-scam/

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by Apprentice (1.7k points)
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This fact check is thorough and well done. Including that the repost is from a meme page is important for people to instantly know that it is false. The source you used is credible and provides clear information about the situation.

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