Barnes & Noble warns of fake $1 book promotion targeting New Jersey shoppers

Social media posts have been circulating a fraudulent promotion that claims Barnes & Noble is offering books for $1 in New Jersey. The offer is not real; scammers use the lure to collect personal information, passwords, or financial details from unsuspecting consumers. The scheme has been identified as a phishing scam, and the retailer advises shoppers to verify any promotions through official channels before clicking links or providing data. The warning highlights the growing sophistication of online scams and urges caution when encountering deals that seem too good to be true.