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"Get a Free Publix $75 Gift Coupon to Celebrate 89th Anniversary" Scam

Recipients of the fake Publix post below, which claims that they can get a free $75 Publix gift coupon to celebrate the 89th anniversary of the American supermarket chain, is a scam sent by cybercriminals. Please be alerted that the $75 gift card is not an official promotion or offer from Publix. Publix customers should exercise caution before clicking on links and sharing their personal information online. The Publix gift card scam is currently located at the following fraudulent website: "www.publix.com-may.com," but may appear on other websites, as soon as the current website is discovered and taken down.

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The "Get a Free Publix $75 Gift Coupon" Facebook Scam

Get a Free PUBLIX $75 Gift Coupon to celebrate 89th Anniversary (245 Remaining)
Follow these 2 simple steps below to Get your $75 off Coupon

Remaining Coupons: 442
Step 1: Share This Page

Step 2:Click On Send Button Below Then Select 15 Friends and hit SEND

Checking The Steps

http://www.publix.com-may.com/

The Publix scam was created by cyber-criminals to steal their victims’ personal information and trick them into sharing the same scam with their friends, by claiming that the potential victims need to do so in order to receive a $75 Publix coupon. But, sharing the scam will only spread it to other potential victims, which is what the cyber-criminals behind the scam want.

The scam may also take victims to dangerous websites, where their computers may get infected with a virus, Trojan horse or some other malware. So, this is why it is important to take precaution before clicking on links in email messages or on social media websites.

Also, internet users who have already submitted their personal information on the fake Publix website will receive spam and malicious email messages, which will attempt to trick them into sending their money, in order to receive some form of prize, or infect their computers with viruses, Trojan horse or other malicious and fake software.

Remember, to tell if Publix vouchers, coupons, gift cards or a promotions are authentic, please ask them at their legitimate Facebook page located at:

Facebook users, who have already shared the fake Publix coupon/voucher offer, may click here for instructions on how to remove things they have already posted on Facebook. Also, if the scam appears on their Facebook Timeline or Wall, they can report it to Facebook as spam.

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