The $119 MacBook Neo deal going viral on TikTok is a scam, and I almost fell for it — here's where you can actually find it on sale
I almost fell for the viral $199 MacBook Neo deal at Target, only to find out it was a scam, so I'm rounding up real discounts you can find on Apple's cheapest MacBook.
A viral TikTok claim that a MacBook Neo could be had for only $119.99 turned out to be a scam. The deceptive offer was advertised on TikTok and Instagram as a back-to-school deal at Target. However, Target does not offer such a discount. When you click on the offer, it leads to a third-party website that promises up to $750 in Target gift cards, provided you complete various partner deals like offers, trials, and sign-ups.
These additional steps are a major red flag for scams. The MacBook Neo is Apple's most affordable laptop, featuring a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple's A18 Pro chip, AI capabilities, and up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Despite Apple's price increase in July, the Neo has remained the most affordable MacBook. While direct discounts are limited, there are other ways to save on the MacBook Neo, such as trade-in offers, a free Starbucks gift card at Best Buy, or an education discount for students and teachers.
However, these are legitimate deals offered by retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Apple, unlike the fraudulent $119 offer that scammed unsuspecting TikTok users.
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