How a fake fan meet tweet taught me to check sources first

Last week, I saw a tweet about a fan meeting for my bias group that looked legit with a date and place, so I shared it right away. My chat group went crazy planning outfits and travel until a friend asked if it was official. I checked the company's site and found zero info, lol. Turns out, it was just a fan's wishful thinking. Now, I always look at the company's page or trusted news before believing anything. This tiny step has made me way more careful with updates. It's so easy to get excited and jump the gun, but taking a second to verify helps avoid a lot of hassle. I hope this helps others avoid the same mistake!

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the_simon6mo ago

Phoenix had a fake Black Friday ad that wasted my time and gas.

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amyw636mo ago

Call the store and ask a manager to verify the deal before you head out next time. I started doing that after @the_simon, same thing happened to me with a tool promo last year. Check their social media posts for comments, too. People will rant fast if an ad is fake. Saves the gas and the hassle. Some stores just count on you not wanting to drive back empty handed.

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harper_martin916mo ago

Which store ran the fake ad?

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