Using Protection is a simple web browser add-on that disables spam and virus links on the Facebook pages you view. Using Protection add-on is available for Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Internet Explorer. You can visithttp://usingprotection.com/postit.htmland get links for installing the Using...
Clicking on links provided in these deceptive posts can compromise your social media account, computer, and even your home network. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. How to Spot and Avoid Ticket Scams Here are some tips to help you avoid falling victim to these fraud...
Clickbait articles with malicious links It is crucial for Facebook that its users share content, whether in the form of photos, videos or links to various posts. However, when users post links to external websites, Facebook no longer has control over what happens there and is also un...
Do a search on “what federal agencies regulate facebook.” I would send you a link, but links can contain malware, so it is always safer to do you own search. Tell them what you said on this post, esp that you don’t think a human ever saw your complaint, Reply R. Wolfdreamer ...
Notice the typos in the message and, more importantly, the link she was told to click on. This link is in no way associated with Facebook. Be careful when seeing messages like this and do not click on the links that you know are not part of Facebook. ...
into clicking the links to the phishing websites contained in their posts. Additionally, the use of non-standard characters in some examples seen by Group-IB, such as “Account |nformat|on System”, is one way that the scammers try to avoid detection by Facebook’s anti-phishing ...
No Notification on Facebook If Facebook sends you a genuine email, text message, or Messenger message, they will also send you a notification on your Facebook account. If you’re not sure a message is real, you can use this fact to double-check. Don’t click on any links in the mes...
While using Facebook’s name and branding, scam links on closer inspection go to different domains unrelated to Facebook. 6. Login Portal Inconsistencies Fake login portals imitate Facebook precisely but have subtle design or text differences upon close examination. ...
What Is a Facebook Account Cloning Scam? This type of scam involves using a cloned account to send phishing links, or trick your friends into giving information, or, worse, sending money. They may also use this cloned account forother scams on the social networkby exploiting your identity an...
“If you see a post that’s low quality and seems to be focused only on gaining traffic, hover over the top-right corner of the post and click the arrow to report it.” Facebook uses “automated and manual methods to swiftly remove links and pages that violate our policies,” the spok...