While social media is a fantastic way to keep in touch or interact with people, social media scams are everywhere.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Multi-Level marketing scams are also common on social media and their empty promises of easy riches.Â
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) Over 200,000 people have been evacuated from South Carolina and Florida on Wednesday, as Category 3 Hurricane Matthew left the Bahamas with the direction United States, after also being deadly in Haiti. As Florida Gov. Rick Scott says, "We are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best". […]
How the scam works: If you are a farmer or own a rural business, these two scams could happen to you in any country you live in, as criminals operate online and change the name of the region to fit your geographical area. According to Wales Farmer you are warned not to respond to a […]
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How the scam works: (with video below) Every time there is a major disaster happening, there are criminals who are banking on the emotional decisions of those who want to help. The latest tragedy just hit Orlando, Florida, in what turned out to be the deadliest mass shooting in the United States history. There were […]
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How the scam works: (with video below) The lottery notification e-mail scam hits again. The recipients are informed that they have won half million Pounds (or dollars) at the UEFA 2016 European Championship Lottery. Whether you are a soccer fan or not, you will probably receive this lottery email these days. How does the scam […]
How the scam works: (with video below) Terrible news hit the world earlier this week when the missing EgyptAir flight MS804 crashed with 56 passengers and 10 crew on board in the Mediterranean Sea. While authorities are still looking for all the evidence pieces that incriminate the cause of the accident, more and more voices […]
(with video below) This is not something you see every day. First, over 80,000 people were evacuated from the Canadian city of Fort McMurray after a massive fire destroyed nearly the whole town. Right away, thousands of heroes jumped in to help those in need with money, clothes, food, and accommodation. Let alone the hundreds […]
How the scam works: (with video below) Every time there is a major disaster happening, there are criminals who are banking on the emotional decisions of those who want to help. The latest calamity just hit the Canadian city of Fort McMurray, the entire population of over 80,000 people being evacuated this week, due to […]
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 Teeth Whitening At Home: How The Scam Works During the Coronavirus pandemic, many consumers try to focus on self-improvement and things to do around the house. However, if you are looking for the best teeth whitening products, beware of a recent scam that's been going around these days. Let's look at how the Teeth […]
How the scam works: It happened before, and it seems to keep going every time a celebrity dies. The scam made its rounds when Paul Walker passed away; then it happened when Robin Williams died. Criminals are at it again, taking advantage of the naivety of millions of fans around the world. How does the […]
Ashley Madison Blackmail: How It Works A couple of years ago, over 37 million names were leaked as being registered on the adultery website Ashley Madison. The platform is still operating succesfully, marketing itself as a 'social networking service'. There is an email going around sent in bulk by cyber crooks these days, reaching out […]
How the scam works: Yesterday, Twitter turned 10 years old and most of us have been thankful for a service that made us communicate faster and shorter, even within 140 characters. While some of us are still learning the tricks of the giant media platform and others are making a living out of it, Twitter […]
Post Office Fee Scam: How It Works You receive an email claiming to be from your national Post office (US Postal Service, Canada Post, Australia Post, Royal Mail, etc.) informing you that you need to pick up a package with your name on it. You are also told that if you do not collect the parcel […]
How the scam works: One of these days you might receive an e-mail one claiming to be from the Mercedes-Benz headquarters in Germany. The letter is signed by Dieter Zetsche, who is the real CEO of the auto company, however in this case scammers just impersonate him. The subject of the e-mail could be anything […]
How the scam works: You receive an e-mail claiming to be from your national Post office (US Postal Service, Canada Post, Australia Post, Royal Mail, etc) informing you that you need to pick up a package with your name on it. You are also told that if you do not collect the parcel in time, you […]
Louis Vuitton Fakes: How They Work (with video below) Louis Vuitton is known worldwide for its renowned elegance and unsurpassed quality across its product range. As one of the world's leading international fashion houses, Louis Vuitton sells its products through standalone boutiques, lease departments in high-end department stores, and through the e-commerce section of […]
Burberry Authenticity Check: How To Do It (with video below) The Burberry authenticity check is critical in finding out if your handbag or scarf is real. An authentic Burberry tag and pattern is easy to verify, so beware of the fake products! Let's take a deeper look. Burberry is the mark that has challenged […]
How the scam works: Founded in 1964 as ‘Blue Ribbon Sports' and taking the present name in 1971, Nike has become one of the most important sports equipment manufacturers in the world. According to Wikipedia, the company has made over $25.3 billion US/year in revenue since 2012. Needless to say, the success of the company […]
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