Facebook Scams
Links to reports that discuss Facebook scams.
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Watch Out for This Nasty ‘Check Victim List’ Facebook Phishing Scam
by Brett M. Christensen February 19, 2020Scammers are attempting to panic people into divulging their Facebook login details by implying that family or friends may have been killed or injured.
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‘Two Free Alaska Air Tickets’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
by Brett M. Christensen February 18, 2020According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, Alaska Air has announced that it is giving two free tickets to everyone who shares a link.
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Beware of Facebook Scams Claiming You Can See Your Profile Visitors
by Brett M. Christensen February 14, 2020If you see a post or private message on Facebook claiming that you can view a list of your profile visitors, don’t click on it.
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‘Ten Rupees from Facebook’ Sick Child Scam
by Brett M. Christensen February 3, 2020According to this widely-circulated post, Facebook will donate 10 rupees to help a pictured child in exchange for liking and sharing.
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JetBlue ‘Free Tickets For Anniversary’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
by Brett M. Christensen January 23, 2020A post currently being shared on Facebook claims that US-based airline, JetBlue is giving two free tickets to everyone who shares a link.
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Lidl ‘Free Groceries For a Year’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
by Brett M. Christensen January 14, 2020According to a post being shared on Facebook, European discount supermarket chain Lidl is rewarding 150 lucky families with free groceries for a year.
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Tesco ‘£70 Voucher For Anniversary’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
by Brett M. Christensen January 10, 2020According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, Tesco is giving everyone a £70 voucher to celebrate its 101st anniversary.
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‘Free Honda Scooter’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
by Brett M. Christensen January 7, 2020According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, Honda is giving away 372 Activa 5G scooters as a means of celebrating its 72nd anniversary.
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No, Lowe’s is NOT Giving Away $150 Coupons on Facebook For Its Anniversary
by Brett M. Christensen January 2, 2020According to a post currently hitting Facebook News Feeds, US home improvement store chain Lowe’s is giving everyone who shares a link a coupon worth $150.