Snopes To The Rescue
Is Walmart sneaking charges on your bill without you even knowing it? After the massive story broke about the woman who paid $10 extra, Snopes.com got involved. Snopes is a website that fights to dispel fake stories and myths and clarify the truths. Their findings concluded that there was no such thing as a “jajket” phantom item.
Snopes To The Rescue
There was a claim that says Walmart has been adding a “phantom charge” of $10 to shoppers’ bills for ten years.
After a fact check by Snopes, the answer is NO. They are not adding phantom charges to their shoppers’ bills.
The Dangers Of Social Media
Whether Sharon’s intentions were well-intended or not, the result of her online posting was quite damaging. Walmart managed to recover its image and reputation, but it very easily could have lost it. The dangers of posting on social media without fully knowing or understanding a situation can potentially destroy a business or a person. So as the saying goes, think before you click.
The Dangers Of Social Media
Although social media has many advantages, it may also give a platform for bullying and exclusion, false expectations about body image and sources of popularity, normalization of risk-taking behaviors, and damage to mental health.