A Facebook post that claims Lowe’s is giving away $50 off coupons is fake.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post on Monday that they have seen several posts about a $50 coupon from Lowe's.

"After a little research we have determined the post is fake. It starts as a survey and ends with an attempt to gain personal information about you and/or your friends. Remember to use good judgment online, and like we always say...'If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.'"

The Better Business Bureau offers the following tips to help you identify a scam on Facebook:

  • Don’t believe what you see. It’s easy to steal the colors, logos and header of an established organization. Scammers can also make links look like they lead to legitimate websites and emails appear to come from a different sender.
  • Legitimate businesses do not ask for credit card numbers or banking information on customer surveys. If they do ask for personal information, like an address or email, be sure there’s a link to their privacy policy.
  • Watch out for a reward that’s too good to be true. If the survey is real, you may be entered in a drawing to win a gift card or receive a small discount off your next purchase. Few businesses can afford to give away $50 gift cards for completing a few questions.