What’s the story behind those fishy ads that use celebs like Savannah Guthrie?

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NBC News investigated what’s behind those spammy ads you see everywhere that use celebrity names (including its own Savannah Guthrie) and TV shows to try to sell you stuff.

.@gadinbc investigates those free trial ads on social media that use fake headlines and endorsements, including one about our own @savannahguthrie, to help sell their products. pic.twitter.com/cEdM0DyzKm

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 16, 2019