SM Markets Warns Public About Fake Promotion on Facebook

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SM Markets Warns Public About Fake Promotion on Facebook
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SM Markets has issued a warning to the public regarding misleading posts about a non-existent promotion on the Facebook page 'The Local Basket'. These posts claim to offer Filipinos a free P45,000 gift card, but are entirely fabricated. The company advises staying vigilant and avoiding engagement with such claims.

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The link included in the posts leads to a payment portal. SM Markets has also warned the public that the posts are fake.The Facebook page “The Local Basket” posted more than 20 videos making these claims, with the most popular one garnering 129,000 plays, 898 reactions, and 68 shares as of writing. According to the posts’ video and caption, SM Markets is running a promotion offering Filipinos of a certain age a free P45,000 gift card.

“This post is not from us. Stay vigilant and do not engage,” the page stated, adding that its promotions will only be posted on its official social media channels.the link in the false posts as possibly having malware and phishing risks. Engaging with the link may expose users to potential security threats affecting their personal and financial information. (READ:Shay Du is a graduate of Rappler’s fact-checking mentorship program.

Keep us aware of suspicious Facebook pages, groups, accounts, websites, articles, or photos in your network by contacting us at [email protected]. You may also report dubious claims to the

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