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    Fake ads and endorsements take over social media: What to know

    Bogus headlines and ads showing up on popular sites like Facebook are using fake celebrity endorsements, including one using Savannah Guthrie’s likeness, to sell users “free” trial offers on products. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz takes a deeper look into how they get away with it.