Fake Shops in Europe Offering Samsung Deals – How to Spot Them
Fake shop scam targeting Samsung buyers? Learn the warning signs and how to avoid these fraudulent stores.
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Facebook Scams
Friend requests from weird accounts, marketplace listings that seem too good to be true, profiles of people that already have profiles…these are just a few examples of Facebook scams. Phishing and other acts of fraud are rife on the world’s largest social network.
There are a number of widespread scams on that platform, such as the many Facebook friend request scams, many of which are phishing accounts just trying to get your information.
The good news is, here is how to detect a fake Facebook website, or any other malicious site on the Internet.
Facebook Scams: List Below
Most of the Facebook scams often lead to identity theft (here is how to remove your private data from the Internet). Facebook marketplace scams are also popular, as classified ads have always attracted fraud and other illicit practices.
You also have to be careful of Facebook messenger scams, including messages from random people. Take care in what Facebook apps you use, as many of the games and quizzes are phishing operations in disguise.
Put this page on your friends’ list, and learn about the Facebook scams that are prevalent. See below:
How to Spot the Latest Browser in Browser (Bitb) Scam on Facebook
Learn how to avoid the latest browser in browser scam on Facebook, by identifying fake emails and never clicking an unknown link to log in.
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Missing Child Scams: How Scammers Exploit Emotions
If a post about a missing child shows up on your social media feed, don’t rush to share it. Not all posts about missing children are real. Some of them are fake, and scammers use them as bait for other, more lucrative scams. Let’s explore how the missing child scam works, what red flags to […]
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Facebook Privacy Notice Hoax
How The Facebook Privacy Notice Hoax Works A “Facebook Privacy Notice” is making its rounds on Facebook as you are reading this. Thousands of users are posting it to their profiles not knowing it is a fake. A few versions of the “Notice” are similar to another hoax scammers came up with a couple of […]
Sephora Scam: Facebook Giveaway
Sephora Scam on Facebook: Store Closing Beware of a new Sephora scam on Facebook and TikTok, claiming that the cosmetics company is offering a giveaway due to store closing or they are having a Shopping Spree. It looks very realistic, so you need to pay attention below. What's even worse is that the promo is […]
Facebook Grant Scam: Money From Government
Facebook grant scam alert! You may receive a message from a Facebook friend about a government grant or money available now.
Facebook Customer Service Phone Number Scam
Entered an incorrect Facebook username and password? Beware of the Facebook Customer Service Phone Number Scam. Here is how it works:
Facebook Scammer List
Here is a comprehensive Facebook scammer list. Feel free to contribute with your own experience and suspicious companies advertising fakes.
Zelle Facebook Marketplace Scam: How to Recognize and Avoid It
There is a new fraud called the Zelle Facebook Marketplace scam. It takes advantage of gullible people willing to send money through the app.
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Facebook Newsfeed Limit
Beware of the Facebook Newsfeed Limit Hoax, claiming the platform's algorithm is now limiting your feed to a group of only 25 friends.
Facebook Album Picture
Was Your Picture Added To a New Facebook Album? Social media is the biggest growing component on the internet today. However, with the preponderance of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat, scams are increasing. The latest one involves the most popular networking site, Facebook. How does it work? Victims of this scam […]
The Amazon Job Scam And The Fake Facebook Ads
One of the most common Facebook fake ads is the Amazon Job Scam, featuring lucrative opportunities, part-time gigs, and lots of money.
Facebook Dislike Button Scam
The Facebook Dislike Button Scam is back. The buzz around the elusive button continues to circulate, promoting its installation or enabling.
Starbucks 50th Anniversary Gift Card
Starbucks' 50th anniversary takes place this year, as the Seattle-based giant turns 5 decades in the coffee industry. However, here is the latest scam.
DHHS Grant Program On Facebook
The DHHS Grant Program Scam on Facebook has 2 variations. Both relate to a DHHS financial program (Department of Health and Human Services).
Is Shoppers Drug Mart Closing?
Is Shoppers Drug Mart closing stores in 2021? Beware of the newest scam on Facebook, which allows questionable ads to victimize people.
Costco Free Grocery Box
Beware of the Costco Free Grocery Box scam on Facebook today. It comes as a fake food giveaway from Costco CEO Walter Craig Jelinek.
