Scam Signature Message: hey, go to photos2004 dot com and search for “your name” then click on the first photo.. I bet you didn’t remember that, eh?Alternate Domains: album2001 . comalbum2002 . comalbum2003 . comalbum2004 . comloginhtm . comloginhtn . comloginhtp . comloginhtps . comloginhttp . comphotos2001 . comphotos2002 . comphotos2004 . comScam Type: PhishingTrending: May 2012Why it’s a Scam:Photos2004 dot com redirects to the following, cleverly crafted URL
Scam Message:Free $100 McDonald’s Gift Card for Mother’s DayScam Type: Survey ScamTrending: May 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page:Step 1 requires you to share a message to your Facebook profile. This is how the scam is spreading so quickly on Facebook. Think before you click, so you aren’t willingly spreading scams and spam messages to your friends.
Scam Message:Are you tired of your old blue Facebook guys? Say goodbye to blue and try PINK or different colors and themes! Dont have a dislike button yet? Get it now and dislike comments and pics! Customize your Facebook now! CLICK HER>>>Scam Type: Rogue Application, Survey ScamTrending: May 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following Facebook application installation screen:Clicking
Scam Message:Free Facebook Credits GeneratorAlternate Message: Get Free Facebook CreditsScam Type: Survey ScamTrending: May 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page:First off, always be suspicious of special offers that require you to like multiple items. Also, requiring you to share posts on your Facebook wall is a favorite trick of the scammers. This is how the scam
Scam Message:Get a Free Pair of Oakleys! (limited time only)!Current Limited Offer – To Celebrate the Summer, We are Giving Away Free Oakleys To All Facebook Users!Scam Type: Bogus OfferTrending: April/May 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page:Step 1 requires you to share the scam message with your friends. Step 2 has you ‘like’ the scam page. Clicking the
Scam Event:Receive 4 Disney Land/Disney World Tickets FREE (Limited Time Only!) Scam Type: Bogus OfferTrending: April/May 2012Why it’s a Scam:Bogus Facebook Events are being used to spread bogus Disney Land & Disney World offers. Users are willing inviting their friends to these fraudulent events in the hopes of receiving more tickets. Clicking the scam link on the Facebook event shown above takes you to the following page:Don’t let Mickey and Donald fool
Scam Message:WOW I just got my hillbilly name! Hilarious! Get your hillbilly name! CLICK->Scam Type: Rogue Application, Survey ScamTrending: April 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following Facebook application installation screen:Clicking “Allow” will give the permissions shown above to the scammer. The application will be able to post to Facebook as you. This will allow
Scam Message:OMG I Just Hate Miley Cyrus After Watching This VideoMiley cyrus sex tape leaked today on facebookTrending: April 2012Scam Type: Malware, Rogue PluginWhy it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page designed to look like Facebook:The scammers are hoping to trick unsuspecting users in to downloading a rogue browser plugin. As with Facebook applications, only install plugins / browser extensions from trusted sources.
Scam Signature Message:Get 4 Free Regal/AMC Movie Tickets (Limited Time Only) We are giving away 4 Free Regal or AMC movie Tickets to all facebook users!Scam Type: Bogus OfferTrending: April 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page:After you post the item to your profile and click like,’ you are taken to the following landing page:By reading the Terms
Scam Message:FREE $500 H&M Gift Card (LIMITED TIME ONLY)Scam Type: Survey ScamTrending: April 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page:Step 1 requires you to share the scam message on your Facebook wall. Step 2 requires you to like the page. After pressing like the following survey scam loads:How to Deal with the Scam:If you did make
Scam Message:My biggest stalker is random friend and my total profile views are 1293. Which Friend Stalks You the Most? Find Out Here ->Scam Type: Rogue Application, Survey ScamTrending: April 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following Facebook application:Clicking “Allow” will give the permissions shown above to the scammer. The next screen requests the ability
Scam Message:The Biggest Pimple Of The World (VIDEO)Scam Type: Survey ScamTrending: April 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following landing page:Pressing play requires you to share the scam message to your Facebook wall, and then the following survey scam loads:How to Deal with the Scam:If you did make the mistake of sharing
Scam Signature Message:2 Free JetBlue Airline Tickets! (Limited Time Only) JetBlue Airline is giving away 2 FREE Tickets to all facebook users!Scam Type: Bogus OfferTrending: April 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page:After you post the item to your profile and click ‘like,’ you are taken to the following landing page:By reading the Terms and Conditions of
Recent studies show that privacy concerns are very much on the minds of Facebook users. Part of being a responsible member of any online community is educating yourself and your loved ones on how to properly configure the privacy and security settings offered by the platform. The fact that Facebook has 800 million members, and some are out to hack, scam and victimize
Several readers have asked us about messages received via Facebook Chat concerning Rockmelt. The invitation to use the browser can also appear as a status update shown below: Rockmelt is a web browser with built-in social media integration. Here is a screenshot taken from their home page showing how you can surf the web with your Facebook news, notifications, sharing options
Scam Message:2012 DOOMSDAY CONFIRMED: NASA WARNS BE PREPARED!!Leaked NASA video, warns public of upcoming 2012 DOOMSDAY!Scam Type: Survey ScamTrending: April 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page designed to look like Facebook:Pressing play loads the following survey scam:How to Deal with the Scam:If you did make the mistake of sharing the scam link, then you are now spamming
The Facebook and Privacy page posted the following status update today:“Starting today, you will be able to download an expanded archive of your Facebook account history. First introduced in 2010, Download Your Information lets you get a copy of what you’ve shared on Facebook, such as photos, posts, messages, a list of friends and chat conversations. Now you can access additional categories of information, including previous names, friend
Scam Signature Message:HOW AND WHEN YOU WILL DIEScam Type: Rogue Application, Survey ScamTrending: April 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following Facebook application installation screen:Clicking “Allow” will give the permissions shown above to the scammer. The application will be able to post to Facebook as you. This will allow them to spam
If you only have a few minutes, you can significantly improve your privacy protections on (and off) Facebook. Here’s how. Limit your sharing to friends only This is THE most important thing you can do with your Facebook privacy settings. If you’re sharing with “friends of friends,”
Scam Signature Message:Which Celebrity you look alike?Scam Type: Rogue Application, Survey ScamTrending: April 2012Why it’s a Scam:Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following Facebook application installation screen:Clicking “Allow” will give the permissions shown above to the scammer. The application will be able to post to Facebook as you. This will allow them to spam their scam
