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The scammers just never seem to take a break from Facebook, and one of the most enticing scams of them all is making the rounds yet again.
It’s basically just a variation of the old “Free Gift Card” scam that pretty much stays viral on Facebook.
In a nutshell, the scam says Walmart is giving away free $250 gift cards to anyone who wants one. [Read more…]
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…]
As you probably know by now, Facebook is a favorite hangout for scammers, tricksters and hoaxers.
And as luck would have it, there’s another very irritating recurring hoax making the rounds yet again.
Just when I think the scammers on Facebook have reached rock bottom, they manage to come up with an even more despicable scam.
This ugly “sick child” scam makes the rounds from time to time, and unfortunately it’s back again.
It always works something like this…
Hello again! I hope you had a great week!
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…]