A scam on a Knoxville, Tennessee, Facebook group falsely advertises a food distribution event for families in need, offering free food boxes with items like eggs, milk, and steak, according to a report by WATE. The post tricks users into clicking a link to “reserve a box,” which steals personal information.

The Better Business Bureau and Second Harvest Food Bank warn that such scams target vulnerable people, potentially leading them to empty locations and undermining legitimate food distribution efforts. To avoid scams, check for suspicious profiles, grammatical errors, or conduct reverse image searches.

Second Harvest provides verified resources and pantry schedules on their website to help families access real assistance.