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Scam alert: Beware fake charity fundraisers on Facebook

Posted on June 22, 2023

It’s human nature to want to help others in need. And whenever possible, most people believe we should.

Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of generous Facebook users by targeting them via fake charity fundraising drives.

These scams take several forms, including the following:  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware this dangerous fake Windows security alert

Posted on June 14, 2023

Well, it’s another day, and yet another dangerous recurring scam is rearing its ugly head yet again.

This scam first made its appearance way back in 2016 and then it quickly went into hiding. Now it’s back.

Unfortunately, this exploit is extremely easy to fall for because it looks almost exactly like the real Microsoft Windows error messages that we’re used to seeing from time to time.  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware the hoax phrase “It Actually Worked” on Facebook

Posted on May 27, 2023

If you’ve had a Facebook account for more than five minutes you’re probably aware that scams and hoaxes abound on there.

While the scams can be incredibly dangerous, the hoaxes are usually merely irritating instead of being truly harmful.

The thing is, the irritation these hoaxes cause can become quite intense when the same hoaxes keep popping up over and over again.

Luckily, most of the hoaxes that pop up and make the rounds on Facebook include at least one phrase that’s always a dead-giveaway that the post is a hoax.  [Read more…]

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

Posted on May 20, 2023

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: Beware the dangerous ‘Facebook Membership Verification’ scam

Posted on May 16, 2023

Well, there’s yet another dangerous Facebook-related scam making the rounds right now.

I know, I’m shocked too!

As usual, there are several variations of this scam.

They seem to primarily be spreading via fake SMS text messages and emails.

However, I’ve seen a few reports of it being spread via IMs on Twitter as well (which is interesting since this is a Facebook-related scam that has nothing to do with Twitter).

[Read more…]

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