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The Coronavirus pandemic has left lots of folks looking for some way to make up for lost income.
Unfortunately, that presents an opportunity for crooks and scammers to make a few extra bucks as well.
The latest scam to hit the Facebook world is targeting people who could use a little financial help at this difficult point in time.
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As you probably know, Facebook is a virtual playground for scammers who are experts at finding new ways to separate you from your money.
While there is always a scam or two making the rounds, this is apparently an especially busy month for the scammers.
Today I’m going to tell you about several current Facebook scams that you need to be on the lookout for: [Read more…]
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Once again this very dangerous scam is making the rounds on Facebook and via email.
What makes this scam so dangerous is the way it appears to come from Facebook themselves.
But trust me, it does not.
The scam is a fake warning that Facebook is preparing to disable your account. [Read more…]
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If you use Facebook you’ve probably started seeing ads that appear to be from Lowe’s Home Improvement offering to sell lawnmowers at ridiculously low prices.
I’m talking lawnmowers that sell for as much as $800 being sold on “clearance” or via a “Flash sale” for $99.
I checked into these “offers”, and as expected, they are all scams. [Read more…]
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As you probably know, Facebook earns the vast majority of their revenue from ads. And I’m sure you’ve probably noticed that they’re everywhere.
Some scammers are now taking advantage of Facebook’s advertising potential by posting fake ads that are designed to steal your money, your personal information, or both.