![]() WQAD: Warning: Secret Sisters Gift Exchange on Facebook called a gift ‘scam’ Facebook allows it to spread a lot faster.” ![]() We’re just seeing this on Facebook this time, instead of the old way of using letters. A couple of my friends are participating,” Burns said. University of South Florida mass communications instructor Kelli Burns also said she saw the posts, and said the “secret sisters gift exchange” is a typical pyramid scheme. “You only spend $10, get one gift for someone else. Doesn’t sound like a good idea,” Facebook user Lauren Kidwell said. “A lot of friends are doing it, or at least posting about it. While the idea sounds great… pay $10 and receive 36 gifts… the total thing is a scam, and more importantly, illegal. Sounds too good to be true right? Well, that is because it is. (then I will private message you details)” “TIS THE SEASON! First 6 (or more) friends who can commit. I love getting mail, so I’m totally excited to be doing this!” ![]() “Let me know if you are interested and I will send you the information! Please don’t ask to participate if you are not willing to spend the $10. You only have to buy ONE gift valued at $10 or more and send it to one secret sister, and you will receive 36 in return!” I need 6 (or more) ladies of any age to participate in a secret sister gift exchange. “Are you interested in a Holiday Gift Exchange? I don’t care where you live – you are welcome to join. If you haven’t already seen the posts, search for “secret sisters gift exchange.” It should bring up a lengthy post that explains the process, which has now been confirmed to be a pyramid scheme. Scam alert! Heads up everyone, it appears as though there is a new scam going around on social media, particularly Facebook, and chances are that you or someone you know is participating. ![]()
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