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If it seems like the scammers and hoaxsters never take a break from Facebook, it’s because they really don’t.
At any point in time there are numerous scammers sitting around trying to think up new ways to scam innocent Facebook users.
And as is usually the case, there’s a particularly dangerous scam making the rounds right now via Facebook Messenger.
But luckily, as dangerous as this scam is, it’s extremely easy to recognize and avoid it when you see it.
Well, the scammers of the world are really working overtime to take advantage of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
It seems that every week or so another scam pops up to try to separate innocent people from whatever little money they have left after being out of work for almost a month.
A very dangerous pandemic-related scam is making the rounds right this very moment and it’s targeting folks who are still expecting an economic stimulus payment to arrive.
As you probably know, the scammers of the world aren’t letting the current Covid pandemic go to waste.
I’ve already written several posts about various Coronavirus related scams that are making the rounds, and now there’s a new threat on the loose…
Malicious apps posing as legitimate pandemic-related apps.
Well, the scammers are working overtime to try to take advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic while it lasts.
The latest Covid-related scam is very simple in concept, but it’s turning out to be extremely effective at stealing the personal and financial information of countless unsuspecting users.
Are you an investor who uses the Robinhood app and/or any of the company’s related services?
If so, there’s a good chance your name, email address and potentially other sensitive info has been stolen by hackers.