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AirPods sweepstakes scam: These fake texts are so bad Amazon is suing

AirPods sweepstakes scam: These fake texts are so bad Amazon is suing

Everybody loves to win a prize, but the excitement is short-lived when it turns out to be a scam. In fact, the Apple AirPods scam has gotten so out of hand that Amazon is now seeking legal action against those responsible. We'll explain what's going on and how to spot these fake sweepstakes.

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