October 31, 2011 : Comments (4)
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Scams
WARNING: ‘Zynga Promotions’ Is A Facebook Scam, No FarmVille And CityVille Rewards
The newest scam on Facebook promises users of FarmVille and CityVille rewards for posting a link. What's different about this scam is that the scammers invite users to share the link on multiple platforms so more than just Facebook users are affected. The scam starts with a post in your Facebook News Feed that links to a website called Zynga Promotions. According... Read more »
WARNING: ‘Is THIS Really Nicki Minaj’s Rumored Tape? You Decide :)!’ Is A Facebook Scam
As we have seen before, the combination of music artists and sex are a potent combination when it comes to creating Facebook scams. The latest scam spreading through Facebook involves a link to a video that could feature Nicki Minaj. Facebook users are encouraged to click and decide for themselves if it is her or not. Here is the message that appears in the scam... Read more »
WARNING: “Free Tube Hub – Your Daily Source of Updated Tube Movies” Scam Spreads Virally Across Facebook
It seems that hardly a day goes by when we do not hear about a new Facebook scam that lures users in with the promise of an enticing video, a free product or the ability to see who has viewed your Facebook profile. This time, the scammers are targeting users by getting them to click on a link that claims to take them to a website that shows daily movies of sexy... Read more » WARNING: ‘Hot Lesbian Video - Rihanna And Hayden Panettiere!!’ Is A Facebook Scam
Following a scam earlier this week that claimed to link to a Dominique Strauss-Kahn rape video, another scam that claims to feature footage of a sexual nature has started spreading through Facebook -- an alleged lesbian sex video featuring singer Rihanna and actress Hayden Panettiere. If you see a link in your News Feed that looks like the following, please do not... Read more »
WARNING: ‘IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn Exclusive Rape Video’ Is a Facebook Scam [NSFW]
The newest scam spreading across Facebook involves former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who was arrested in New York on sexual assault charges. We've seen scams in the past pick up on popular topics in the news such as Osama bin Laden's death, and this one is no exception. It's totally malicious. Like most scams, this one appears... Read more » WARNING: ‘Introducing Facebook Viewers’ Is A Scam
We have said it before and we'll say it again, there is absolutely no way for you to be able to see who is viewing your Facebook profile. No way at all. Unfortunately, that has not stopped a new scam spreading through the social network that claims to let you see who's peeking at your profile. You might have seen a message appear on your Wall or News Feed that... Read more » WARNING: ‘NEW: Introducing Facebook Digits!’ Scam Spreads Across Facebook
Are you sick of Facebook scams yet? Yeah, me too. This recent scam is just as obnoxious as the rest but this time the scam tricks users into downloading content directly to their computer -- one of the worst things a user can do in terms of protecting themselves and their devices. The scam starts as a status update in your News Feed that reads "wow just got my new... Read more »
WARNING: ‘Why are you tagged in this video?’ Facebook Scam Goes Viral
It appears that scammers are becoming more creative on Facebook. A new scam that is spreading throughout the social network claims that you have been tagged in a YouTube video, but clicking on the link leads to a website that could harm your computer and hijack your Facebook account. The scam messages use the first name of the person who is being targeted and... Read more » WARNING: ‘Facebook Now Has A Dislike Button’ Scam Spreading Through Facebook
For users who have been awaiting the arrival of a Facebook "Dislike" button, don't believe the wall posts you see claiming to be just that--it's a scam. This fast spreading scam appears as a Facebook status update in your News Feed that says "Facebook now has a dislike button! Click 'Enable Dislike Button' to turn on the new feature!" Next to the Like and Comment... Read more » 
