Walmart Is Offering $1 Dell Inspiron 15.6-Inch Laptops So They Can Save Money on Recycling? [81GaBRuIuWS]
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Today, I’m exposing a deceptive scam that's been surfacing in Facebook ads, where scammers misuse the trusted names of Walmart and Dell to falsely claim that Dell Inspiron 15.6-inch laptops are being given away for just $1. These ads lead to joyfulprizetreasures.com, a website involved in this fraudulent scheme. In this video, I delve into the misleading tactics these scammers use and the hidden dangers lying in their fine print. The advertisements you may have seen suggest that Walmart is clearing out excess inventory of Dell Inspiron 15.6-inch laptops and offering them for just $1 to make space for new stock. It's important to clarify that Walmart and Dell have no association with these offers. The scammers are illegally using the names of Walmart and Dell to lure unsuspecting victims into schemes of fraud (Walmart: "Fraud Alerts" – When you follow the ads to the website joyfulprizetreasures.com, it presents a professional look, tempting you with the chance to claim a high-end laptop for practically nothing. However, my investigation reveals a sinister detail in this too-good-to-be-true offer. Buried within the terms and conditions on the site is a clause that enrolls unsuspecting visitors into a subscription, charging them $149.95 every 30 days (FTC: "How to stop subscriptions you never ordered" – This video offers a thorough walk-through of the scam's operation, from the misleading Facebook ads to the fine print on joyfulprizetreasures.com. I provide visual evidence, including screenshots and specific excerpts from the terms and conditions, to show you exactly where and how the scam unfolds. Beyond just exposing this scam, I aim to equip you with knowledge on how to identify similar fraudulent practices. With high-demand items like Dell Inspiron 15.6-inch laptops being dangled as bait, it’s crucial to stay vigilant. Always verify such extraordinary deals through official channels, and be extremely cautious of any third-party sites asking for credit card details for free items (BBB: "Impersonation Scams" – Remember, if the deal requires you to enter payment information for a supposedly free product, or if it involves brands like Walmart and Dell without direct links to their official sites, it's likely a scam. Always read the fine print, especially if the offer seems too generous. Please share this video to help spread awareness and protect others from falling prey to such online scams. And if you've come across similar suspicious offers, drop a comment below or reach out—I'm here to help investigate and clarify. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more content that helps you navigate the tricky waters of online deals and scams. Keywords: Walmart, Dell Inspiron 15.6-inch laptops, $1 laptop scam, joyfulprizetreasures.com, Facebook ads scam, unauthorized use of brand names, online shopping fraud. Note: This description was written with the support of ChatGPT. If scammers are using AI to scam people, I'm going to use some AI in my own scam-busting tactics here on my personal YouTube channel to save them.
Aired: December 13, 2024
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