Common online ads seem to promise discounted or free home repairs, but don’t lead to legitimate offers. We VERIFIED what to look out for.
Several VERIFY readers submitted questions about Facebook ads promoting free bathroom remodels or renovation grants, and wondered if the ads were scams.
David shared screenshots of a Facebook ad about grants for bathroom remodels, while Dianne asked about a “2023 bathroom replacement service.” A third viewer asked about ads that say they’re looking for 100 bathrooms to renovate for free.
THE QUESTION
Are Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants legitimate?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, Facebook ads for bathroom remodel grants aren’t legitimate.
WHAT WE FOUND
The links in the various bathroom remodel grant ads on Facebook do not link to a government website or to the website of any other entity that offers legitimate grants. They are produced by digital marketing companies looking for clicks and personal data.
The Meta Ad Library, which is a database of …