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Scam alert: Don’t fall for the ‘Hi-Jacked’ hoax on Facebook

Posted on March 31, 2023

As you surely know, scams and hoaxes are ubiquitous on Facebook. It probably seems like you see a new one every time you look at your Newsfeed.

And just like clockwork, there’s a new one making the rounds…

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Scam alert: Dead-giveaways that a Facebook post is a hoax

Posted on March 1, 2023

If you’ve been using Facebook for longer than it takes paint to dry you probably see a bunch of spams, scams and hoaxes hit your Newsfeed on a regular basis.

Some of the malicious posts making the rounds are cleverly written and well-presented, making it difficult for the average person to recognize them as being fraudulent.

However, the vast majority of fraudulent posts can be identified as such with just a quick glance once you know what to look for.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Are all the Facebook scams you write about actually real?

Posted on February 4, 2023

Question from Ellen:  I’ve been following your blog for a while now, Rick.

It seems like you write about a new Facebook scam or hoax at least once a week or so.

I always forward your ‘scam alerts’ to my sister to make sure she sees them, but the other night she asked me to stop. She said there can’t really be that many scams on Facebook because they keep them cleaned up.

I got to thinking about it and it does seem like there are an awful lot of them. Are you sure they’re all real?  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Domino’s is NOT giving away free pizzas just for sharing a Facebook post!

Posted on September 24, 2022

Free giveaway hoaxes are nothing new to Facebook, and several of the most annoying ones seem to pop up over and over again.

Unfortunately, one of the most enticing giveaway hoaxes ever is currently making the rounds yet again.

This one is being spread by unsuspecting users sharing a hoax Facebook post claiming that anyone that shares the post will receive a free large Domino’s pizza.

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Q&A: Is the ’10 Day Grandma Celebration’ on Facebook a scam?

Posted on March 12, 2022

Question from Darlene:  I keep seeing this being posted by a lot of my friends on Facebook:

“Day 1 of 10 Day Grandma Celebration. Post a pic everyday for 10 days that celebrates being a grandma. No words. Today I challenge – …“

I’ve seen slightly different versions of this message too.

I know a lot of things like this are scams. Is this one safe to participate in, or should I skip it?  [Read more…]

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