While social media is a fantastic way to keep in touch or interact with people, social media scams are everywhere.
Social media scams take many forms, and many are native to one particular platform as Facebook scams, Twitter scams, Instagram scams (separate categories), and more are operating and trying to fleece people of money or use their personal information for nefarious purposes.
Facebook scams include messages from fake profiles, malware hidden in Facebook apps and games that are part of phishing attacks, and classified ad scams in the Facebook Marketplace.
Twitter scams can include emails sent from “Twitter,” and links in messages that are part of phishing attacks.
Multi-Level marketing scams are also common on social media and their empty promises of easy riches.
Social media can be wonderful, but be careful. Keep your eye on this space, and learn about the scams on social media as they emerge.
How the scam works: (with video below) Pinterest is the wildly popular photo-sharing website. Thousands of users visit each day to share recipes, decorating ideas, travel plans, craft tips and jokes with one another. Of course, any social media site with this level of popularity is ripe for the picking for scammers. The Pinterest tool […]
Pepsi Grant Compensation: How the Scam Works Pepsi is the second-largest seller of soft drinks worldwide. They often run prize giveaways and promotions which are widely advertised, as another form of advertisement for their successful brand. However, a recent round of emails is claiming to be from Pepsi and stating that people will receive […]
How The Veterans of Foreign Wars Scam Works: Theodore Roosevelt said, “A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country I good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.” Our nation’s veterans should be revered and honored for the sacrifices they have made to protect the freedoms that we all […]
How the scam works: Some of the most influential people in the world are reverends and pastors. There is no surprise that they could sometimes have hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, depending on the size of their congregation and community. There is an inherent trust in these men and women of God, […]
How the scam works: How would you like to be an “expert” on television, appearing on Tyra Banks, Rachael Ray, Oprah Network, “Today”, CNN, etc? Well, according to some online 'firms', all it takes to do so is paying a fee a they take care of the rest. “Leave it in the hands of qualified […]
How the scam works: Wal-Mart is undisputedly the biggest retail giant in the world. Doing billions of dollars in annual sales each year, Wal-Mart has tried to stay on the forefront of shopping trends. Their newest option for fuss-free shopping is the “scan and go” shopping option. By using this option, you may shop online […]
How the scam works: Many people spend a lot of time on Facebook, and as a result, there are a lot of pages that are created to draw those users to visit. One such site is a fake Facebook Event page regarding free iPads from a malfunctioning online store. The site claims that this online […]
How the scam works: (with video below) Many people spend a lot of time on Facebook, and as a result, there are a lot of pages that are created to draw those users to visit. One such site is a fake Facebook event page regarding free iPads from a malfunctioning online store. The site claims […]
How the scam works: (with video below) Many people in Canada have erroneously opened a website or clicked a link only to have their screens flooded with less than savory materials. In the RCMP popup fine scam, computer users who have had this experience are receiving a popup – supposedly from the RCMP (Royal Canadian […]
7 Mother's Day Scams in 2020 and Top 5 Gift Ideas When you look for Mother's Day ideas or research where to buy flowers online, make sure you don't fall for the latest scams. The situation is especially more dangerous now, since this year we have a different kind of celebration, due to the COVID-19 […]
Is Your Facebook Account Going To Be Blocked? Here's How The Scam Works There are very few people who don't spend at least part of their day checking friends' updates on Facebook. This ubiquitous technology has become the coffee shop in terms of social places to hang out with friends. Unfortunately, with the sheer volume […]
Influencer Advertising Scam: How It Works Blogging has become a big-money industry. Many influencers earn a good living by blogging and selling advertising space on their successful blog sites. Given the amazing success that so many have achieved from this endeavor, could scammers be far behind? This latest scam has been reported to us by […]
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How the scam works: Business owners are the targets of this scam occuring all over the United States lately. They will receive a very official looking email from the “Federal Trade Commission” advising them of a consumer complaint. The email provides a link to the FTC website where you supposedly will be able to download […]
How the scam works: Since its inception, Facebook has been a huge part of peoples’ social lives. When used as a tool to keep in touch and share information with friends and family, Facebook can actually bring people closer together in ways that were impossible before. While Facebook has become an icon of social media, […]
Skype Invitation Via Text: How The Scam Works (with video below) Most people can’t live without text messaging these days. There is no surprise, since texting makes it relatively simple to stay connected with their friends and family. However, some scammers have found a way to use texting and a supposed Facebook connection to con […]
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How Do You Change Your Facebook Color Theme? Here Is How The Scam Works It seems that everyone is on Facebook these days. Logging on to post status updates on the familiar blue border and backgrounds have become a daily routine for most people. However, ever since Facebook was created there have been users that have wished […]
Portable Breathalyzer Test Scam: How It Works Owning a portable breathalyzer is always a good idea whether it's for your car or pocket. In this article we expose how the Portable Breathalyzer Test Scam works, foods that make you fail a test, where to buy a breathalyzer and the Top 3 devices for sale […]
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