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:

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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 … Facebook Album Picture Read More »

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Sephora Scam: Facebook Giveaway

Sephora Scam on Facebook: Store Closing Beware of a new Sephora scam on Facebook, claiming that the cosmetics company is offering a giveaway due to store closing. It looks very realistic, so you need to pay attention below. What’s even worse is that the promo is advertised legally on Facebook, which approved the ad! Let’s … Sephora Scam: Facebook Giveaway Read More »

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Facebook Quiz

Facebook Quiz: How The Scam Works Facebook quizzes may seem like a lot of fun –especially during the COVID-19 pandemic — but there’s a good reason why you should stay away from them. Yes, we know, any trivia on Facebook may be tempting, not to mention that you see all your friends doing it. … Facebook Quiz Read More »

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Rental Property Scams: From Fake House Ads on Craigslist to Facebook Marketplace Apartment Rentals

Rental Property Scams: How They Work The Rental Property Scam is back with a new twist. The Coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the whole world in an unprecedented way. Unfortunately, a lot of criminals are using the situation to their advantage, and a variety of fraudulent practices in all industries have sprung up. The home … Rental Property Scams: From Fake House Ads on Craigslist to Facebook Marketplace Apartment Rentals Read More »

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