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Sadvertising: How Scammers Use Fake Tears to Take Your Money on Social Media

Girl crying over broken resin lamps while a woman laughs in the background

You have probably seen it. A video pops up in your feed. A person (usually young, awkward, sweet and nervous) is holding up something they made. A crocheted cardigan. A resin lamp. A handmade bag. They worked so hard on it. They took it to a market. Nobody bought anything. Someone was cruel to them. … Read more

📡 Grammy’s Scam Radar: The Hart Sisters Naples Scam

Grammy's Scam Radar - The Hart Sisters Naples

A quick alert from AskGrammy.com What’s on Grammy’s Radar? Friends, this one landed on my radar via a Facebook comment and I can’t scroll past it without saying something. There’s a store called The Hart Sisters Naples popping up all over Facebook right now. It looks like a charming little boutique – beautiful dresses, great … Read more

Did You See That “SKEACHERSS” Sandal Ad on Facebook? Don’t Click Buy – Here’s Why

That's not Skechers, Friends!

Those cute sandals with the crisscross straps are making the rounds on Facebook. The brand name looks familiar. The price looks amazing. And the whole thing is a scam. Let Grammy show you exactly how to spot it. You’re scrolling through Facebook, minding your own business, when a pair of adorable sandals stops your thumb … Read more

Before You Buy That “Handmade” Dragon Lamp… Take a Closer Look

Grammy holding up cell with a screenshot of the dragon lamp scam.

If you’ve spent any time on Facebook lately, there’s a good chance you’ve seen it… A man standing behind a small table, proudly displaying his handmade dragon lamps. They’re beautiful. Glowing resin, a dragon suspended mid-flight, flames lighting up from within. And then… the story begins. A comment flashes on the screen: “Nobody will ever … Read more