Social Media Scam Targeting Adams Fairacre Farms Customers

A popular Hudson Valley grocery store is warning customers about a new scam making the rounds on social media.

Over the years, we’ve reported on countless scams targeting Hudson Valley residents, from fake calls claiming to be local law enforcement to text messages posing as E-ZPass or the United States Postal Service. In nearly every case, scammers attempt to trick people into handing over money or sensitive personal information.

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Now, a new scam is targeting shoppers at Adams Fairacre Farms.

Fake Account Targeting Adams Customers

A new scam has surfaced in the Hudson Valley, and it's targeting customers who shop at Adams Fairacre Farms. A recent post on the Adams Fairacre Farms page confirmed that they have been made aware of a fake social media account impersonating Adams and contacting customers about "winning" prizes.

Adams Fairacre Farms Via Facebook

The grocery store chain reminded customers that messages similar to this are fake and that they will never ask customers to click on suspicious links to claim a prize. They clarified that if a customer wins a prize, an Adams representative will reach out to the winner directly by phone, email, or directly from their official account to notify them.

What To Do If You Receive One of These Messages

If you receive a message like this, do not click any links and report the account to Facebook as soon as possible.

As scammers continue to evolve their tactics, the best defense is to slow down and verify before you click. If something feels off, it probably is.

Adams Fairacre Farms has five locations in the Hudson Valley, including stores in Poughkeepsie, Kingston/Lake Katrine, Newburgh, Wappingers Falls, and Middletown.