Facebook Scam regarding identity theft virus I clicked on a post in Facebook, which immediately led to multiple stacked pop ups and a verbal recording warning of a possible identity theft virus. It instructed me to call the phone number displayed to get rid of the virus, and to not turn...
about using their real phone number in postings. Scammers can attach Google Voice numbers to the seller’s real phone number, which allows them to scam others through calls and texts. Sellers aren’t required to post a phone number, so consider not sharing yours to avoid Google voice scams...
The sender asks to move the conversation to email or text.If you’re asked to move off the Facebook Messenger platform (or to give up your phone number), you’re dealing with fraudsters trying to initiate the next phase of their scheme (or hide the fact that they’re scammers before t...
This Facebook app first appeared on the radars of security researchers everywhere whenSophoswarned users that the app was a scam. This app claims that it can change your Facebook color but like many suspicious apps before it, it requires users to fill out their personal information and complete...
There are scammers and criminals on facebook. I said one wrong thing to a very rude racist and I am not banned from posting yet he is a racist... This is completely unfair and the way that Facebook doesnt even do an investigation into the matter they just ban you and you have ...
Security expert and academic Zeynep Tufekci said in a tweet: “Using security to further weaken privacy is a lousy move — especially since phone numbers can be hijacked to weaken security,” referring to SIM swapping, where scammers impersonate cell customers to steal phone numbers and break int...
In this blog post we have outlined some of the most common scam and hoax posts that have been and are doing the rounds on the social network. If you come across any of these, be sure to delete them and advise your friends to do the same and avoid spreading them further. #1. ...
Marketplace scams. Even if you’re a seller, scammers still have tricks to steal your money. And if you’re a seller, you’re at additional risk. Scammers aren’t always after sellers’ money – sometimes they’re targeting your phone number or even your identity. Here are their ...
They occasionally provide a phone number, but it’s probably fake. The Facebook account is just a few days/weeks old. In most cases, their names don’t match the user names in the URL. Hint: This is one of the easiest red flags to spot when it comes to a scam. ...
If you’re an influencer or brand on Facebook, you might know what it’s like to be targeted by scammers who create fake accounts and pretend to be you. When it happens, you need a way to show your audience that your profile/page is the authentic one. ...