The Greenville Police Department has not received an official complaint of this scam. Before taking a picture with the jolly old man, crowds walk in tight quarters through a maze-like Santaland that's filled with Christmas trees, running toy trains and elves in green costumes. The city is working with a developer on a new apartment complex. With nearly 24 million subscribers, Greenville YouTuber MrBeast is known for posting entertaining videos online. Joseph Martin, President/CEO of Carolina IT group said this sounds like scammers are targeting his fans. “I made a comment on one of his videos actually about five minutes later I received an instant message,” said Patrick Coffey, a MrBeast fan. Case in point is a video titled "I Opened A Free Car Dealership" on Mr Beast's highly popular YouTube channel where he recently gave away cars and trucks to customers completely free of cost. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Martin encourages Facebook users to make sure the company or profile is legit before giving away your information. Vice President Pence to host ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in Greensboro this week, Coast Guard Foundation steps in to help families impacted by a fire in Buxton, American support for same-sex marriage is higher than ever, study finds, Second stimulus checks: Pelosi still hoping to strike deal before election, Americans sweet on chocolate, baked goods during pandemic, study finds, Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash in Perquimans County, The Latest: New US virus cases top 83,700 for 2nd day in row, Black contractor braves threats in removing Richmond statues, Water main break near PGV, closes roads, some customers without water, Cunningham keeps low in NC Senate race marked by his affair, Mecklenburg officials shut down ‘imminent hazard’ church citing COVID-19 outbreak, Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff, Marc Short, has tested positive for coronavirus, Kinston officials prepare for VP Mike Pence’s Sunday visit, Veterans: Your free breakfast awaits at Shoney’s on Veterans Day, WATCH: President Trump campaigns in Lumberton, LIVE AT 7 p.m: North Carolina Senate Debate, Drugs found in abandoned home lead to arrest, JP2 Football Improves to 4-1 After 52-24 Win Over Fayetteville Christian. Copyright 2020 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. If the scammer approaches you online, MrBeast asks that you report the page to Facebook. SCAM ALERT: Scammer impersonates MrBeast with fake $10,000 giveaway Consumer Watch. NEW YORK (AP) — Macy's said Santa Claus won't be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago. “They said I had won $10,000 and should give them my information,” Coffey said. "To ensure guests have enough space to shop safely and comfortably, Target continues to monitor and, when needed, limit the total number of people inside stores at one time," according to a news release. MrBeast partners with MSCHF to give away $25,000 as part of a massive one-time game. Many people know him for giving away large amounts of money but scammers are trying to take advantage of his popularity— targeting his fans. Published: 20/Sep/2020 12 ... MrBeast . People just saying ‘hey we’ll give you all this money just register here.’ Typically like anything else if it sounds too good to be true it probably is and if you’re unsure try to contact the actual company or person and see if it is legit,” said Martin. Because when "philanthropist" Jimmy Donaldson aka Mr Beast does "giveaways", the person at the receiving end is often reduced to tears. MrBeast released a statement on his Facebook page saying he nor his team will never comment, private message, or send you a friend request asking you to claim a gift, prize. These are all scams. “A lot of times we call this clickbait. "This holiday, guests can visit Target.com/line to see if there is a line outside their local store, and if so, can reserve a spot in line.". “Some of these social media apps, once you click like or share somethings they actually have some permissions inside that will give you access to their friends and kind of perpetuate the scam,” Martin said.