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The Buzz: Better Business Bureau warns of coronavirus scam

Through social media and email, scammers are spreading false information about a cure.

The Better Business Bureau says scammers are using the coronavirus to find ways to take your money.

Here’s the Buzz: Through social media and email, scammers are spreading false information about a cure.

The scammers will also ask you for your credit card information, after sending they'll send you emails impersonating the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or World Health Organization.

The Better Business Bureau says if you have concerns over the virus, don’t panic, but do research and avoid buying products that seem too good to be true.

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iPhone settlement for slowing phones

If you've ever had one of those iPhones that would run slower than usual out of nowhere, you could get paid for it!

The tech company received major backlash for allegedly slowing older phones so you would buy new ones.

Now, Apple will pay you around $25 dollars per iPhone. The company continues to deny all wrongdoing, and saying it settled the lawsuit to avoid the burdens and costs of litigation.

Credit: NBC News

Father plays prank on child

Is it ever okay to scare a child? A father's video on social media is gaining millions of views and a lot of criticism. 

In the video, the father is seen using a bear social media filter. His son seems to be afraid, and the internet is divided. 

Some believe experiences like this one build character, while others say it is never okay to prank or scare a child?

Use #GMJ and let us know if you think the father took it too far. 

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