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Easter is right around the corner but for many families, celebrations are not possible due to food and financial insecurities. Because of this, Phoenix Rescue Mission is hosting an Easter Giveaway Event on March 23, during which nearly 500 families will receive 1,700 Easter baskets, hygiene kits, cleaning supplies and more.

To make the event a success, Phoenix Rescue Mission needs the community’s help right now in donating the baskets. Donated baskets should include:

• Easter grass
• Candy (no chocolate)
• Candy-filled plastic eggs
• Children’s books and Bibles
• Coloring books & crayons
• Small stuffed animals
• Small toys

Donations can be dropped…

Several Facebook posts shared in local community groups are falsely promoting an Argos giveaway that is not real. 

The posts, which have identical text, claim: “Argos is giving Gifts of smartphones, laptops other miscellaneous things at no charge mailed straight to your doorstep [sic]”. It says people can arrange the delivery by completing a “short 20 second form on the next page”.

A spokesperson for Argos confirmed to Full Fact that the offer is not genuine. 

One post appearing in a community group for Liverpool has almost 300 shares, while another post in a group for Mayobridge in Northern Ireland has more than 220 shares. It also appears in groups for Knock Shrine in Ireland, Worthing and Lancing in West Sussex and Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, as well…

More than 13,000 people have shared a Facebook post claiming to offer a giveaway for two houses, which people can enter by commenting on the post and sharing it, as well as liking the page that published it. 

The post features a number of pictures of the interior and exterior of a large single-storey house, and says: “THIS September #We have two beautiful House [sic] which cannot be sold as they have some minor dents and scratches. Since it’s still in perfect condition, we decided to give it away to two of you before September 17th!!!  ‪

“To‪ par‪ti‪ci‪p‪at‪e‪:

“1 -‪ ‪S‪h‪ar‪e 2 – Co‪‪‪‪m‪ment: Done‪ 3 – Li‪‪‪‪ke ou‪‪r p‪‪‪age [sic].”

But this isn’t a real giveaway. A reverse-image search shows that…

(The Magazine Plus Editorial):- Compton, California Aug 11, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – “Brighter Future Starts Here: InkArtMusic Joins FMWC and Sponsors in Hosting Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway, Igniting Hope for Youth and Parents Alike”

IAmCompton & FMWC Present an Unforgettable Experience Filled with Fun and Support: Join Us for Resources, Opportunities, and School Supplies at the I AM Back 2 School Event 2023

Fathers and Mothers Who Care (FMWC) and I AM Compton proudly announce their collaboration to present the 1st Annual I AM Back to School Celebrity Event in Compton, CA, scheduled to take…

A Facebook post written as if it was shared by Chester Zoo is offering a fake giveaway. The official Chester Zoo page has warned that this is not a genuine offer. 

The post appeared on a Facebook profile called “The Chester Wildlife Park” on 3 June. The profile has the same display picture as the official Chester Zoo Facebook page, which has a blue tick and over one million followers.

The post says: “We’re thrilled to announce an exciting giveaway exclusively for our incredible Facebook community! In celebration of our beloved Chester Zoo and the unwavering support from our loyal visitors, we’re offering a chance to win an unforgettable day at our sanctuary for you and your lucky friends!”

It goes on to list the prizes supposedly on offer, which include four…