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Scam alert: Facebook is NOT limiting your Newsfeed to the same 25 friends.

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If you’ve been a Facebook user for more than 10 minutes you probably already know that scams and hoaxes pop up all the time on there.

Well, the latest hoax to arrive on the scene is claiming that Facebook’s algorithm is limiting users’ Newsfeeds to the same 25 friends, and no more.

The supposed “fix” is to copy and paste the text of the hoax post onto your Timeline in order to “bypass the system”.

Unfortunately, the only thing posting the hoax on your Timeline will do is ensure that even more folks see it and post it on their Timelines.

The exact wording of this hoax varies quite a bit, but it typically looks something like this:  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Don’t fall for the “Deadline Tomorrow” hoax on Facebook

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Scams and hoaxes of all types pop up every day on Facebook, and some of them have a habit of rearing their ugly heads time and time again.

These recurring hoaxes are often more annoying than dangerous, but it’s still good to avoid them whenever possible.

I have received several messages over the past few days asking about the legitimacy of a recurring hoax that’s currently making the rounds again.  [Read more…]

Scam alert: The popular ‘Mathway’ app has been hacked, resulting in 25 million stolen email address and passwords.

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Do you (or someone you know) use the hugely popular ‘Mathway’ app?

If so, the email address and password you use with that app are now probably being sold on the dark web.

Mathway is one of the world’s most popular educational apps, and according to ZDnet and other news sources 25 million Mathway users have had their login information stolen by hackers.

[Read more…]

Scam alert: Don’t fall for this very realistic Netflix phishing scam

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With well over 100 million active users, Netflix is one of the most popular streaming video services in the world.

And as you might imagine, that makes them and their customers extremely popular targets for hackers and scammers.

Netflix users have been receiving phishing emails for years, but the one that’s making the rounds right now is extremely dangerous, and far too many Netflix customers are falling for it.

The scam works like this:  [Read more…]

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