A new scam is making the rounds via social media, targeting new parents and offering baby necessities. These posts have been popping up in several pages and groups all around the Pacific Northwest , and hopeful parents seeing a glimpse of help and relief are being left confused, frustrated, and in some situations, scammed.

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Popping up in different marketplaces and community groups throughout social media have been posts offering “ Baby Essentials Giveaway! ” claiming to be from a company, Aid For Moms (which, to the best of my searching, does not exist), and many social media users warning of the scam. loading...

The posts offer free help with baby or financial needs, and provide a link for you to click on,

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