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Consumers warned of scammers impersonating Dublin Zoo doing fake 'giveaways' on social media
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Some include free back-to-school packs and ask consumers to pay €2 or €3 postage, which collects their card details.
- Some include free back-to-school packs and ask consumers to pay €2 or €3 postage, which collects their card details.
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- Consumers warned of scammers impersonating Dublin Zoo doing fake 'giveaways' on social media
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Consumers warned of scammers impersonating Dublin Zoo doing fake 'giveaways' on social media
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: Some include free back-to-school packs and ask consumers to pay €2 or €3 postage, which collects their card details.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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