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Fear and urgency: It tries to scare you into acting immediately (βWARNING!!! β¦ PLEASE SAY SOMETHING TO STAY IN THIS groupβ). Legitimate groups rarely require responses like that.
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Miracle claims: Phrases like βjoints that feel 20 years youngerβ and βditch medicationsβ are typical of clickbait. Thereβs no scientific proof that a single herbal tea can do this.
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Personal story hook: Using a βreal personβs testimonyβ is a common trick to make scams feel trustworthy.
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Call to action: It encourages you to comment or engage to βstayβ in the groupβoften this is to increase engagement or spread the post.
β Safe approach:
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Do not comment or share. Engaging often feeds the scamβs algorithm.
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Ignore miracle health claims. If you have arthritis or joint issues, consult a licensed doctor instead.
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Report the post to Facebook if it seems suspicious.