Due to the continuation of a heavy workload, the Facebook scams post is late (AGAIN!). As always, Tech Geek and More would like to thank our friends over at (LINK) Facecrooks.com (http://facecrooks NULL.com/) for the following information. Here are the latest scams seen over the past week (and a little more) on Facebook. Facecrooks lists (at the bottom of each scam post) how to “Deal with the scam”, if you have fallen for one of these scams.
(LINK) Rollercoaster Accident in California – Facebook Scam (http://facecrooks NULL.com/Scam-Watch/rollercoaster-accident-in-california-facebook-scam NULL.html)
Why is it a scam
The Message starts with
Rollercoaster Accident in California
This has just been leaked!
Once you click the wall post link, you get taken to a page that is designed to look like Facebook: With a title of “Horrific! Theme Park accident in Universal Studios”
Clicking play gives the following warning that you must be 13 to view the video:
And of course, clicking the Age Verification button loads a survey scam
**Note – Scams like this often use multiple domains, so you may see a variation in the landing pages and scam messages, which means the message could say another theme park.
(LINK) Oscars Nipple Slip [Backstage LIVE Footage!] – Facebook Scam (http://facecrooks NULL.com/Scam-Watch/oscars-nipple-slip-backstage-live-footage-facebook-scam NULL.html)
Why it’s a Scam:
Clicking the wall post link takes you to a page that appears to be a video of JLo and Cameron Diaz, but before you are able to click the “Fake” video a survey scam loads.
**Note – Scams like this often use multiple domains, so you may see a variation in the landing pages and scam messages.
(LINK) hey, do you remember this photo? – Facebook Phishing Scam (http://facecrooks NULL.com/Scam-Watch/hey-do-you-remember-this-photo-facebook-phishing-scam NULL.html)
Why it’s a Scam:
The scam message will be accompanied by a bit.ly or other link of some kind. Clicking on any of them will take you a page designed to look like the Facebook login page. Users who let their guard down or who aren’t paying careful attention, may not notice they have been redirected to a scam site. Obviously, if you login on this screen, the scammers can gain total access to your account.
Never enter you login information when a web page redirects you without first double checking to make sure you are on the legitimate site. A better option is to bookmark the authentic page(s), and access the site directly.
This is a very common phishing scheme on Facebook. Always be suspicious of any links you receive via Facebook Chat, Facebook Message or your separate email account.
(LINK) Acai berry weight loss product Facebook scam (http://facecrooks NULL.com/Scam-Watch/acai-berry-weight-loss-product-facebook-scam-dr-oz NULL.html)
**Note: Dr. Oz does not endorse these products. The scammers are fraudulently using his name and likeness.
Why it’s a Scam:
Once you click on the Wall link, you are taken to a “Fake News Site” that appears to be reporting on the diet pills and serves as an infomercial for an Acai berry diet plan. It appears the scammers are taking control of user accounts, and then spamming this message to their friends. The goal here is to use the trust you have in your friend’s endorsement and purchase the outrageously priced diet pills. We can’t speak to the legitimacy of the product, but considering the marketing methods employed we recommend you steer clear of this product. You could likely find similar products far cheaper at a grocery or health food store.
(LINK) Oops!!! There was a hidden camera in Selena & bieber’s bedroom – Facebook Scam (http://facecrooks NULL.com/Scam-Watch/oops-there-was-a-hidden-camera-in-selena-biebers-bedroom-facebook-scam NULL.html)
Why it’s a Scam:
Clicking the wall post link takes you to a page that says, “Oops!!! There was a hidden camera in bieber’s bedroom” and shows a video window asking for the video to be shared. As usual, here you are asked to Share the scam message to your profile. After sharing the post, the expected survey scam window loads.
**Note – Scams like this often use multiple domains, so you may see a variation in the landing pages and scam messages.
All of the information above comes courtesy of the TGM friends over at (LINK) Facecrooks (http://facecrooks NULL.com/). Click on any of the links above to see complete information (including screenshots) and details about these scams and hoaxes, and how to deal with them if you have fallen for them.
Finally, If you or your Facebook friends are falling for tricks like the ones listed, it’s time to get yourself informed of the latest threats. You can do that by staying updated with sites like Facecrooks and Tech Geek and More. Threats likes the ones listed above don’t just spread false information, many of these scams also open your pc up to infections, and risk having your online information compromised.
As always, Tech Geek and More would like to thank our friends over at (LINK) Facecrooks.com (http://facecrooks NULL.com/) for the following information. Here are the latest scams seen over the past week (or so) on Facebook. Facecrooks lists (at the bottom of each scam post) how to “Deal with the scam”, if you have fallen for one of these scams.
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