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Family Who Types Done Facebook Scam

Beware of Facebook scammers who are posting pictures of celebrities, sick, starving, dead and injured children, adults, or animals to trick Facebook users into commenting on them by typing "Done" in order to make them popular. This type of activity is another Like-Farming scam, and the photos or videos in them are being used without the o...

Facebook Protect Scam Email Locking Account

If you have received the Facebook Protect scam email below, which claims you must turn it on or else your account will be locked, do not follow the instructions in it because it is being sent by scammers. The scammers' aim is to trick Facebook users into clicking the link or button in it that goes to a phishing website. The phishing website ste...

Saudi Airlines 78th Anniversary Scam Facebook Post

The Saudi Airlines 78th Anniversary scam below linked to a fake Saudi Airlines Facebook page is circulating like wildfire on the social media website. The Saudi Airlines scam claims the airline is celebrating its 78th anniversary by giving away 2 roundtrip plane tickets....

Southwest Airlines Facebook Scam Reward Holiday to Hawaii

The Southwest Facebook scam below linked to a fake Southwest Air Fans Facebook page is circulating like wildfire on the social media website. The Southwest Airlines Facebook scam claims the airline is celebrating a successful year and is giving a paid holiday package to Hawaii for 35 people. The scam then attempts to trick potential victims into sh...

Southwest Airlines Facebook Fan Scam 69th Anniversary Free Tickets

The Southwest Facebook scam below linked to a fake Southwest Air Fans Facebook page is circulating like wildfire on the social media website. The Southwest Airlines scam claims the airline is celebrating its 69th anniversary by giving away 2 roundtrip plane tickets to everyone who types "Done". But, this is a lie. Southwest Air was founde...

Texas Roadhouse Scam 50th Anniversary Fans Facebook Giveaway

If you see the Texas Roadhouse Fans Facebook scam below, please do not participate because it is a fake giveaway. Scammers created the Texas Roadhouse Fans Facebook page and post a message claiming Texas Roadhouse 50th Anniversary is being celebrated and they are giving two steak meals with drinks to everyone who types "Done". But, doing ...

Is Facebook Login Alerts Messenger a Scam and Fake?

I received an odd Facebook login alert on messenger regarding unrecognized devices, not sure what to make of it. Here is the message: "Messenger alerts about unrecognized logins into your Facebook account are disabled. You will continue receiving login warnings via system notifications like this one."...

Is security@facebookmail a Scam? Email Notification

The domain name facebookmail.com is used by Facebook to send notifications when they detect an attempt to log in to your account or change a password. Therefore, email addresses like security@facebookmail.com is legitimate, unless it is being spoofed....

Texas Roadhouse Scam Facebook - Henry J Rogers CEO Coupon

The "Texas Roadhouse" scam below, circulating on Facebook, claims CEO Henry J Rogers is offering Texas Roadhouse meal vouchers or coupons and other benefits to guests who share their posts. The "Texas Roadhouse Facebook" scam is attempting to gain access to potential victims' personal information....

Hi Mum Scam on Whatsapp - I Got a New Number and Phone - Make Payment

Scammers are sending the unsolicited WhatsApp "Hi Mum" message below to their potential victims pretending to be their children. In the fake message, the scammers pretend to be their potential victims' children and claim they have changed their telephone numbers and have gotten a new phone. They then claim the banking app on their new...

Home Depot November Giveaway Scam Text Message

The "Home Depot November Giveaway" scam text message below, which claims customers will receive $100 credit, is a scam. The fake Home Depot Giveaway text message is being sent by scammers or cybercriminals who are attempting to trick their potential victims into visiting a phishing website. Therefore, recipients of the "Home Depot No...

Home Depot Customer Appreciation Giveaway Scam Text

The "Home Depot Customer Appreciation Giveaway" text messages below, which claim customers will receive $100 credit, is a scam. The fake Home Depot text messages are being sent by scammers or cybercriminals who are attempting to trick their potential victims into visiting a phishing website. Therefore, recipients of the "Home Depot C...

Facebook Profile Viewer Scam Applications - Do Not Install

If you see fake Facebook Profile Viewers like the one, which claim they can show you who are stalking you or viewing your profile, do not install or follow their instructions. Facebook currently does not allow anyone to see who viewed their profile so, do not be fooled my these applications that promise this....

Chick-fil Scam on Facebook - $20 Voucher or Coupon Food Bags

The Chick-fil-A scam below, circulating on Facebook, claims the fast-food restaurant is giving away food bags containing a $20 voucher or coupon to users who share their post. This Chick-fil scam is attempting to gain access to potential victims' personal information, therefore, Facebook users are asked not to interact with it....

Chronopost Scam Facebook Marketplace Warning

Facebook Marketplace Chronopost scam warning: I am selling a few things on Marketplace including an old desktop computer setup. I had a message this morning from 'Emily Walton'. I almost got scammed, luckily I did my research. Below is the conversion I had with the scammer....

Texas Roadhouse Scam Voucher on Facebook - Henry J Rogers CEO Coupon

The "Texas Roadhouse Voucher" scam below, circulating on Facebook, claims CEO Henry J Rogers is offering Texas Roadhouse meal vouchers or coupons and other benefits to guests who share their posts. The "Texas Roadhouse Facebook" scam is attempting to gain access to potential victims' personal information....

TATA 150th Anniversary Scam Celebration - Nexon EV Giveaway

The "TATA 150th Anniversary" scam below, which claims the automobile manufacturing company in India is giving away a Nexon EV car to celebrate their 150th anniversary, is being sent by scammers or thieves. The scam is being used by scammers to trick social media users into visiting a fake Tata survey website that steals account credential...

Facebook is Down along with Instagram and WhatsApp - Network Outage

Facebook’s entire network, which includes Instagram and WhatsApp, went offline today. On Twitter, Facebook posted the following statement: “We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience.”...

This Took Me About 3 Hours To Make Scam

If you get the DM or Direct Message "This Took Me About 3 Hours To Make", do not click the link in it! The scam message has a link in it that goes to a phishing website that asks for your Instagram/Facebook username and password. If you submit the requested information, the website will use a bot or robot to log into your account. Once th...

This Took Me About a Few Hours To Make Scam

If you get the DM or Direct Message "This took me about a few hours to make, hope you like it!", do not click the link in it! The scam message has a link in it that goes to a phishing website that asks for your Instagram/Facebook username and password. If you submit the requested information, the website will use a bot or robot to log int...

Instagram Login Email Scam Hijacking Accounts

Online scammers are sending out "Instagram Login" email scams to potential victims with links that go to fake and phishing websites that steal account credentials if recipients attempt to sign into them. Therefore, it is recommended that Instagrammers sign into their accounts using the Instagram app or go directly to instagram.com in thei...

Holmes Travel Competition Scam - 10-Night Stay Acorn Bank Lodge on Lake Windermere

The "Holmes Travel Competition" Facebook page below is a like-farming scam and has nothing to do with the legitimate Holmes Travel. The fake Facebook page tricks potential victims into liking, sharing, or commenting on it by claiming they have a chance to win a 10-night stay this summer at the beautiful Acorn Bank Lodge on Lake Windermere...

Primark Scam On Facebook 2021 - Fake Giveaway

The Primark giveaway below on Facebook, which claims Primark is celebrating its 51st birthday by giving away gift bags full of goodies, is a scam. Primark has issued a scam alert to shoppers who are being targeted by fake Facebook pages and accounts posing as the retail giant. The clothing retailer is warning that customers have been targeted by a ...

Primark Bag For Everyone Scam - Fake Facebook Giveaway

The "Primark Bag" giveaway below on Facebook, which claims Primark is celebrating its 51st birthday by giving away gift bags full of goodies, is a scam. Primark has issued a scam alert to shoppers who are being targeted by fake Facebook pages and accounts posing as the retail giant. The clothing retailer is warning that customers have bee...

Primark £75 Voucher Scam - Fake Facebook Giveaway

The "Primark £75 Voucher" giveaway below on Facebook, which claims Primark is celebrating its 51st birthday by giving away gift bags full of goodies, is a scam. Primark has issued a scam alert to shoppers who are being targeted by fake Facebook pages and accounts posing as the retail giant. The clothing retailer is warning that custo...

Primark Goody Bag Scam - Fake Facebook Voucher Giveaway

The "Primark Goody Bag" voucher giveaway below on Facebook, which claims Primark is celebrating its 51st birthday by giving away gift bags full of goodies, is a scam. Primark has issued a scam alert to shoppers who are being targeted by fake Facebook pages and accounts posing as the retail giant. The clothing retailer is warning that cust...

Harvester Facebook Scam - 3 Course Meal For Two With Drinks Voucher

The Harvester Facebook scam below is a fake Facebook page created with the core aim of collecting contact and payment details from people. Harvester is asking customers to be vigilant of the fake page and others attempting to impersonate their Facebook page. Please note, Harvester has taken the necessary steps and reported this page (and any others...

Primark 51st Birthday Scam - Fake Facebook Voucher Giveaway

The "Primark 51st Birthday" voucher giveaway below on Facebook is a scam. Primark has issued a scam alert to shoppers who are being targeted by fake Facebook pages and accounts posing as the retail giant. The clothing retailer is warning that customers have been targeted by a Facebook scam(see below) where fake accounts and pages are bein...

Primark Facebook Scam - Fake Promotions or Giveaways

Primark has issued a scam alert to shoppers who are being targeted by fake Facebook pages and accounts posing as the retail giant. The clothing retailer is warning that customers have been targeted by a Facebook scam(see below) where fake accounts and pages are being used by scammers to con potential victims out of their information while posing as...

Is Perfect Homes Facebook Competition a Scam?

The "Perfect Homes Facebook Competition" below, which claims someone will have a chance to move into a brand new 3 bedroom home or win £150,000, appears to be a scam. This is because the home they have listed as the prize is currently up for sale in Northern Ireland. Also, this competition is suspicious because the Perfect Homes Face...

Tata 100th Anniversary Scam - Tatasumsung Buzz

The "Tata 100th Anniversary" Facebook post below that claims the automobile manufacturing company in India is giving away gifts to celebrate their 100th anniversary, is a scam. The scam is being used by scammers to trick social media users into visiting fake Tata website called Tatasumsung buzz. If you have received the post, please do no...

Costco Giveaway 2020 Free Food Box Scam on Facebook

There is a new Costco Giveaway scam that claims the grocery store will be giving away Christmas food boxes that contain groceries and a voucher. The scam uses a fake Facebook post and claims to be Costco's CEO, Walter Craig Jelinek....

Morrisons Free Food Box Scam

There is a new Morrisons Facebook scam that claims the Aldi grocery store will be giving away Christmas food boxes that contain £35 worth of groceries and a £15 Morrisons voucher. The scam uses a fake Facebook post and claims to be Aldi's CEO, Jason Hart, or David Pott, CEO of Morrisons Incl....

Costco Free Food Box Scam on Facebook

There is a new Costco Facebook scam that claims the grocery store will be giving away Christmas food boxes that contain groceries and a voucher. The scam uses a fake Facebook post and claims to be Costco's CEO, Walter Craig Jelinek....

Woolworths Voucher Scam - Facebook Gift Card Giveaway

The Woolworths voucher or gift card scam below, which claims the supermarket and grocery store will be giving away Christmas food boxes that contain £35 worth of groceries and a £15 Morrisons voucher, is a scam. The Woolworths scam uses a fake Facebook post and claims to be Woolworths's CEO, Bradford Banducci....

Aldi Free Groceries Scam on Facebook

There is a new Aldi Free Groceries Facebook scam that claims the grocery store will be giving away Christmas food boxes that contain £35 worth of groceries and a £15 Morrisons voucher to celebrate their 75th anniversary. The scam uses a fake Facebook post and claims to be Aldi's CEO, Jason Hart, or David Pott, CEO of Morrisons Incl....

Aldi Free Food Box Scam on Facebook

There is a new Aldi Facebook scam that claims the grocery store will be giving away Christmas food boxes that contain £35 worth of groceries and a £15 Morrisons voucher. The scam uses a fake Facebook post and claims to be Aldi's CEO, Jason Hart, or David Pott, CEO of Morrisons Incl....

Secret Santa Facebook Scam: Gift Exchange

The Secret Santa Facebook Gift Exchange below is another chain letter pyramid scheme, where most of the participants will NOT receive what they were promised. The gift exchange promises participants 36 gifts in exchange for one $10 contribution if they follow the instructions in the gift exchange scheme. But, like every pyramid scheme, most of the ...

i6mn Tablets and Laptops Distribution for Virtual Learning WhatsApp Scam

If you have received the "i6mn Tablets and Laptops Distribution for Virtual Learning" message below on WhatsApp, with a link to the website i6mn.com, please do not share it because it is a hoax. There is no such tablets and laptops distribution. The fake website only collects personal information and redirect visitors to spam and maliciou...

Tiffin Motorhomes Wayfarer Giveaway Scam on Facebook

There is a FAKE Tiffin Facebook page (see below) that is offering a Wayfarer giveaway. This is NOT endorsed by Tiffin Motorhomes and is a scam. Therefore, Facebook users are asked NOT to share the post of the fake page or engage with it in any way. Tiffin Motorhomes have reported the page to Facebook and have asked for its immediate removal....

WhatsApp Covid19 Curve Flattening in Argentina Video Hoax

If you have received the "WhatsApp Covid19 Curve Flattening in Argentina Video" message below, please do not share it because it is a hoax. There is no such malicious video and no such news was featured on CNN....

Picture Picker Instagram Scam: Beware

The 'Picture Picker Instagram' is a scam that plays on potential victims' insecurities. The scam lures potential victims to it by calling their photos beautiful, rather than calling them ugly....

We Pick Pics Instagram Scam: Do Not Be Fooled

The 'We Pick Pics Instagram' is a scam that plays on potential victims' insecurities. The scam lures potential victims to it by calling their photos beautiful, rather than calling them ugly....

3 Of Your Pictures On Instagram Scam

The '3 of Your Pictures' is an Instagram scam that plays on potential victims' insecurities. The scam lures potential victims to it by calling their photos beautiful, rather than calling them ugly....

3 Of Your Pictures Instagram Scam: Beware

The '3 Of Your Pictures Instagram' is an Instagram scam that plays on potential victims' insecurities. The scam lures potential victims to it by calling their photos beautiful, rather than calling them ugly....

Currys Facebook Free TV Giveaway Scam: Samsung Scratched Televisions

There is a Curey Facebook scam post claiming Currys is offering 65 inch Samsung TVs for free that cannot be sold due to 'slight scratches'. The fake Currys TV Giveaway asks users to share and comment on it in order to receive their free TV. But, this is just another like-farming Facebook scam. Therefore, Facebook users who have received the...

Is Jumpy Jumpy a Facebook Scam? Review of the Instant Game

Jumpy Jumpy, the Instant Game on Facebook, is not a scam. The game is a legit Facebook game but it can receive information you chose to share with it. The game displays a privacy policy message telling Facebook users what information the game will receive, and give them the option of exiting the game or continuing....

Scam: KFC Giving Everyone Who Shares and Comments a Free Bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken

There is a fake KFC Facebook profile called KFC Premium Club that is claiming KFC will give everyone a free bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken if they share and comment on their fake post. This is not true and is a harvesting scam claiming KFC is doing this to celebrate their 68th anniversary. Therefore, Facebook or other social media users who have ...

Is Secret Sister A Scam? - A Review of the Gift Exchange Scheme

The "Secret Sister" message below is another chain letter pyramid scheme, where most of the participants will NOT receive what they were promised. The gift exchange promises participants 36 gifts in exchange for one $10 contribution if they follow the instructions in the gift exchange scheme. But, like every pyramid scheme, most of the pa...

"Why Is My Facebook Account Locked" Scam

The email message below with the subject "Why Is My Facebook Account Locked," is a phishing scam and was not sent by Facebook. The scam was created to steal your Facebook user name and password, so the cyber-criminals behind it can hijack your account and use it for malicious purposes....

Facebook Account Recovery Code Scam

Facebook users who have received the fake "Facebook Account Recovery Code" message below, which claims Facebook received a request to reset their password, is a phishing scam. If they did not make a Facebook password request and receive an email claiming you have done so, delete it. And, do not click the links in the email or follow the i...

Fake New Facebook Privacy Notice, Policy or Copyright Rules

The Facebook privacy notices, policies, copyright declarations or rule updates below are fakes. The fake notices, policies or updates were first spotted in June 2012 after Facebook became a publicly-traded company. They resurfaced in June 2013, October 2013, August 2014, November 2014, January 2015, June 2016, July 2019 and now they have resurfaced...

"Your Facebook Account Will be Disabled if You Fail to Confirm Your Identity Today" Phishing Scam

Facebook users who have received fake messages like the one below, which claims their Facebook accounts must be confirmed in order to avoid disabling them is a phishing scam. The phishing messages are being sent by cybercriminals to steal Facebook usernames and passwords by taking Facebook users to a fake Facebook website where they will be asked s...

Ellen DeGeneres Facebook "Share Now" and "Pick Me" Gift Cards and Cash Scam

Scammers on Facebook are posing Ellen DeGeneres and are creating posts asking Facebook users to type "Share Now" or "Pick Me" in order to receive cash and gift cards. The posts are being used to trick Facebook users into commenting on them or sharing them in order to make them popular and gather up potential victims. Once they h...

Facebook "Share Now" and "Pick Me" Gift Cards and Cash Scam

Scammers on Facebook are creating posts asking Facebook users to type "Share Now" or "Pick Me" in order to receive cash and gift cards. The posts are being used to trick Facebook users into commenting on them or sharing them in order to make them popular and gather up potential victims. Once they have enough Facebook users, they...

The "Jetblue Airways Gifting 2 FREE Tickets All to Celebrate their 19th Birthday" Survey Scam

The Facebook post below which claims that JetBlue Airways is giving away 2 free tickets to celebrate their 19th birthday, is another Jetblue Airlines Facebook survey scam. The scam will attempt to trick potential victims into commenting on it, liking it, sharing it and completing surveys, by claiming that they have to do so in order for a chance of...

Facebook "Type R.I.P" Share Farming Scam

Facebook users, beware of fake "Type R.I.P" posts created by online scammers. The posts are being used to trick Facebook users into commenting on them by typing "R.I.P" in order to make them popular and gather up potential victims....

"Facebook Paydayz Proof" Space Rental Scam

I’ve contacted Facebook as well and they have since closed their Facebook group page called "Facebook Paydayz Proof," FB PayDays, or FB PayDayz. A few of my friends have fallen victim to this scam. These people are promising payments for renting your space on Facebook to them. They ask for your license to “verify that you’re a real person...

"Qantas Airline is Celebrating their 70th Birthday 2 Free Tickets" Scam

The "Qantas Airline is Celebrating their 70th Birthday 2 Free Tickets" email below is a scam. Therefore, online users are asked not to click the links or follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into visiting a fake Qantas Airways website that will s...

The "Facebook OMG Watch Video" Phishing Scam

Facebook users, be on the lookout for a fake Facebook post with the title "OMG!! WATCH VIDEO." The fake post is being sent from compromised Facebook accounts to the owners' Facebook friends. Therefore, Facebook users who have received the fake post are asked to delete it and let the sender know that their Facebook accounts have been c...

The "Get Your Qantas Flight Voucher" Scam

The "Get Your Qantas Flight Voucher" email below is a scam. Therefore, online users are asked not to click the links or follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into visiting a fake Qantas Airways website that will steal their information....

The "Facebook will Donate 1 Dollar for Every Share" Like-Farming Scam

There are deceitful Facebook users who are creating posts of pictures of sick, starving and injured children, adults or animals on Facebook, claiming that Facebook will donate one dollar everytime those posts are shared. But, this is a trick used to convince other Facebook users into sharing, "liking," and commenting "Amen" on t...

Prank - "Do Not Accept a Friendship Request from Fabrizio Brambilla" is a Hoax

The social media post below, which claims that social media users should not accept a friend request from Fabrizio Brambilla or his contacts, is another hoax created by pranksters. The hoax or prank claims that Fabrizio Brambilla is a hacker who can hack your computer if one of your contacts accepts a friend request from him. The hoax also claims t...

The "Type Amen - This Year You Will Also Travel" Facebook Like or Share Farming Scam

Facebook users, beware of some online scammers who have created the "Type Amen - This Year You Will Also Travel" post, which asks you to type "Amen". The posts are being used to trick Facebook users into commenting on them by typing "Amen" and share, in order to make them popular and gather up potential victims....

The "Type Amen" Facebook Like or Share Farming Scam

Facebook users, beware of some online scammers who are creating posts asking you to type "Amen". The posts are being used to trick Facebook users into commenting on them by typing "Amen" or share them, in order to make them popular and gather up potential victims....

There is NO "Instagram Neo Heritage Award Online Promotion" - Do Not Be Fooled by Lottery Scammers

There is no "Instagram Neo Heritage Award Online Promotion" paying thousands or millions of dollars in prizes. Therefore, do not be fooled by lottery scammers who are sending the fake messages to potential victims claiming they are winners in the same lottery, award or promotion. The scammers trick potential victims into sending them thei...

"USDPCAD (Department Of People Compensation Appeals Board Program)" Facebook Scam

Facebook users who have received "Department Of People Compensation Appeals Board Program (USDPCAD)" messages that claim they are have won thousands or millions of dollars because their names were seen on the winners' list are asked to delete them. The fake messages, being sent by online scammers, claim that the government is giving a...

fedgrantb.com is a Fake "Workers Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB)" Website

Online users should not visit the fake and fraudulent website www.fedgrantb.com. And, are asked to delete or ignore messages that claim they are have won thousands or millions of dollars in the Workers Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB), and that their names were seen on the winners' list. Some of the messages claim that the government is giving ...

Facebook Posts Asking You to Share if You Have a Heart to Help or Support Children, Adults or Animals

Facebook users, beware of some unscrupulous Facebook users who are posting pictures of sick, starving, dead and injured children, adults or animals on Facebook, to trick other Facebook users into sharing them in order to make them popular. This type of activity is another Like-Farming scam, and the photos or videos in them are being used without th...

"JetBlue Airways is Giving Away 2 Free Tickets to 500 Families to Celebrate its 20th Anniversary" Survey Scam

The Facebook post below which claims that JetBlue Airways is Giving Away 2 Free Tickets* to 500 Families to Celebrate its 20th Anniversary, is another Jetblue Airlines Facebook survey scam. The scam will attempt to trick potential victims into commenting on it, liking it, sharing it and completing surveys, by claiming that they have to do so in ord...

Fake Tyler Perry Facebook Pages or Posts Claiming to Give Away Cash and Prizes

There are a few hundred fake Tyler Perry Facebook pages or posts created by scammers to encourage Facebook users to "like," share or comment on them. The fake pages have a link that goes to a fake Tyler Perry's Madea movie streaming website, where visitors will be asked to register. The fake website will claim the registration is free...

"Cardi B to Pick Millions Of People On Facebook Who She can Help Financially"

Facebook users, be aware of the fake Cardi B Facebook post below, which claims she is picking millions of people on Facebook to help financially. The fake Facebook post with names like "Cardi- B" and "Cardi--B" have nothing to do with the recording artist because they were created by scammers to trick their potential victims int...

Facebook Posts Asking Users to Share for Prayers

Beware of deceptive and heartless Facebook users who are posting pictures of sick, starving, dead and injured children, adults or animals on Facebook, to trick other Facebook users into sharing them in order to make them popular. This type of activity is a scam, and the photos or videos in the same posts are being used without the owners' conse...

"Delta Air Airlines 93rd Anniversary 2 Free Flight Tickets Giveaway" Survey Scam

The Facebook post below which claims that Delta Airlines is giving away 2 free flight tickets to celebrate its 93rd anniversary, is another Delta Airlines Facebook survey scam. The scam will attempt to trick potential victims into commenting on it, liking it, sharing it and completing surveys, by claiming that they have to do so in order for a chan...

"Virgin Atlantic 35th Anniversary 2 Free Tickets" Giveaway Scam

The fake Facebook or WhatsApp post below which claims that Virgin Atlantic turned 3 years old, and to celebrate they are giving away 2 free tickets per family to celebrate, is another Virgin Atlantic scam. The scam will attempt to trick potential victims into commenting on it,liking it, sharing it and completing surveys, by claiming that they have ...

Facebook Posts Asking You to Share to Help or Support Children, Adults or Animals

There are deceitful Facebook users who are posting pictures of sick, starving, dead and injured children, adults or animals on Facebook, to trick other Facebook users into sharing them in order to make them popular. This type of activity is a harvesting scam, and the photos or videos in them are being used without the owners' consent. The heart...

Do Not Call 662-608-3023 - it is Being Used by Scammers

Do not call telephone number 662-608-3023 because it is being used by scammers to trick potential victims into believing they are winners in some so-called Facebook lottery or promo. But, Facebook does not do lotteries, therefore, Facebook users who are told they are winners in a Facebook lottery because someone saw their names on winning list, sho...

"Emirates Airlines 2 Free Tickets Anniversary Giveaway" Scam

Online users, be aware of the "Emirates Airlines 2 Free Tickets Anniversary Giveaway" scam. Online scammers or cybercriminals are sending out fake Emirates Airlines ticket giveaway scams like the one below, which claim Emirates Airlines is celebrating its 32nd anniversary by giving away 2 free air tickets to 500 lucky customers. The scam ...

"Jetblue Airlines Gifting 3 Free Family Plane Tickets to Celebrate 2018 Aviation Week" Survey Scam

The Facebook post below which claims that Jetblue Airlines is gifting everyone with 3 free family plane tickets to celebrate 2018 Aviation week & 20 years of quality service!, is another Jetblue Airlines Facebook survey scam. The scam will attempt to trick potential victims into commenting on it, liking it, sharing it and completing surveys, by...

"Air New Zealand Free Tickets" Facebook Scam

The Facebook post below which claims that Air New Zealand is giving away free tickets is a Facebook survey scam. The scam will attempt to trick potential victims into commenting on it, liking it, sharing it and completing surveys, by claiming that they have to do so in order for a chance of receiving one of the free airline tickets....

Fake Cardi B Facebook Pages Created by Scammers

Facebook users, be aware of fake Cardi B pages. The fake Facebook pages with names like "Cardi- B" and "Cardi--B" have nothing to do with the recording artist because they were created by scammers to trick their potential victims into "liking", commenting on, and sharing them, in order to make them popular. Cardi B, re...

Cardi B Facebook Pair Of Air Jordans Giveaway Created by Scammers

The Facebook page below, which claims Cardi B (Belcalis Almanzar), an American hip hop recording artist, is giving away 75 pairs of Air Jordans (basketball sneakers) to lucky fans is a like-farming scam. The fake Facebook page that goes by the name "Cardi- B" has nothing to do with the recording artist because it was created by scammers t...

Andrea Wilson Facebook Scam: Do Not Accept Friendship Request from Hacker

The Facebook post below, which claims that social media users should not accept a friendship request from Andrea Wilson, is another scam, hoax or prank created by pranksters. The hoax or prank claims that Andrea Wilson is a hacker who can hack your computer if one of your contacts accepts a friend request from him. The hoax also claims that social ...

"Facebook Comment #Ant and it Will Work for You" Like-Farming Scam

Facebook users who are asked to like, share, and comment "#Ant" on posts in order to see ants crawling over their screens should not do so. This is because the posts have been created by scammers, and Facebook users who follow the instructions in the fake posts run the risk of, scammers collecting and using their publicly available Facebo...

"Workers Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB)" Facebook Scam

Facebook users are asked to delete or ignore messages that claim they are have won thousands or millions of dollars in the Workers Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB), and that their names were seen on the winners' list. Some of the messages claim that the government is giving away grants and the recipients' names are on the list. But, the mes...

the "Obama Christmas Gifts Amazing House Facebook Giveaway" Scam

The Facebook post below, which claims that 3 lucky winners will receive an amazing house from a Facebook account with the name "Obama Christmas Gifts," is a Facebook like-farming scam. The scam has been created by cyber-criminals to trick Facebook users into commenting on it, liking it and sharing it, by claiming that they have a chance o...

"New Hacker on Facebook Offensive Phrase Between Comments" is a Prank or Hoax - Do Not Share

Facebook users are asked NOT to post, share, like or comment on messages similar to the one below, which claim that there is a new hack on Facebook that allows a hacker to post offensive phrases between comments that they can’t see. This is because there is no such Facebook hack. The message or post is prank or hoax created by sociopaths or psychop...

"TOYOTA Matrix 2018 Christmas Facebook Giveaway" Scam

The Facebook post below, which claims that 5 lucky winners will receive a TOYOTA Matrix 2018 this Christmas, is a Facebook like-farming scam. The scam has been created by cyber-criminals to trick Facebook users into commenting on it, liking it and sharing it, by claiming that they have a chance of receiving one of the 2018 TOYOTA Matrixs that are b...

The "Toyota WIGO 2018 Lucky Fans Christmas Facebook Giveaway" Scam

The Facebook post below, which claims that 3 lucky winners will receive a 2018 Toyota Wigo this Christmas, is a Facebook like-farming scam. The scam has been created by cyber-criminals to trick Facebook users into commenting on it, liking it and sharing it, by claiming that they have a chance of receiving one of the 2018 Toyota WIGOs that are being...

Instagram Lottery Scam - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers

Facebook users, there is no Instagram lottery or promotion paying thousands of dollars in prizes. Do not be fooled by lottery scammers who are sending messages like the one below to potential victims claiming they are winners in the Instagram lottery or promotion. The scammers trick potential victims into sending them their personal information by ...

Warning! Do Not Accept Friend Requests From Strangers on Facebook

Never be too quick to accept friend requests on Facebook. This is because there are cybercriminals who are tricking Facebook users into accepting their friend requests. Once the Facebook users accept the requests, the cybercriminals will start profiling them, in the hope of getting enough information about the Facebook users that they can use to sc...

"Facebook Security and Warning Systems - Account Found in Violation of Terms of Service" Scam

Facebook users who have received fake Facebook Security and Warning Systems messages like the one below, which claim their accounts will be deactivated permanently, are asked not to follow the instructions in them. This is because the messages are phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals to steal their potential victims' Facebook username, p...

"Whatsapp Subscription Service Interruption" Phishing Scams

WhatsApp users, there is no "Whatsapp Subscription Service," WhatsApp is free. So, if you have received email, text or social messages like the one below, which claim that your subscription service will be interrupted, please delete them and do not follow the instructions in them. This is because the messages are fakes, created by cybercr...

"WhatsApp has Lost its Connection to Your Mobile Account" Phishing Scam

WhatsApp users, if you have received email, text or social messages like the one below, which claim that your WhatsApp has lost connection to your mobile account, please delete them and do not follow the instructions in them. This is because the messages are fakes, created by cybercriminals to trick WhatsApp users into visiting a fraudulent website...

Fake Facebook Emails that Claim You Have 3 Messages Waiting to be Read

Facebook users who have received email messages like the ones below, which claim they have private messages waiting to be read, are asked to delete them. They also should not follow the instructions in the fake email messages or click on any of the links in them. This is because the links in the fake emails go to spam, phishing and malicious websit...

"Whats!App Subscription Expired" Phishing Scams

WhatsApp users who have received email, text or social messages like the one below, which claim that their subscriptions have expired, are asked to delete them and should not follow the instructions in them. This is because WhatsApp is free and the messages are fakes, created by cyber criminals to trick WhatsApp users into visiting a fraudulent web...

the 'David Video' Malicious Facebook Message

Facebook users who have received messages like the one below that reads "David Video" with a bit.ly link are asked to delete them. They should also not click on the link because it goes to fake and malicious websites that trick visitors into downloading and installing viruses, ransomware, adware, spyware and other malware disguised as leg...

"Dwayne The Rock Johnson Dies at 45 After a Terrible Stunt with Double Failed Attempt" Scam

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was NOT killed in a stunt accident, therefore, Facebook users who have received the post below which claims that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson dies at 45 after a terrible stunt with double failed, are asked to delete it. And, Facebook users are asked not share, like, or comment on the post because it is a s...

"Facebook New Notification Since You Last Logged In" Email Scams

Facebook users who have received fake email messages like the ones below, which claim that a lot has happened on Facebook since they have last logged in, should not click on the links in them. This is because the links in the fake emails go to spam, phishing and malicious websites that trick visitors into buying fake products, steal their credentia...

"Facebook You have Messages that will be Deleted in a Few Days" Phishing Scam

Facebook users who have received email messages claiming that they have 2 or more messages that will be deleted in a few days are asked not to follow the instructions in them. This is because the email messages are fakes that are being sent by cyber criminals to trick the recipients into clicking on the links in them that go to a fake/phishing Face...

Prank - "Do Not Accept Jayden K Smith Friendship Request Because He is a Hacker" is a Hoax

The social media post below, which claims that social media users should not accept a friend request from Jayden K Smith or his contacts, is another hoax created by pranksters. The hoax or prank claims that Jayden K Smith is a hacker who can hack your computer if one of your contacts accepts a friend request from him. The hoax also claims that soci...

"Your Facebook Account Requires Confirmation" Phishing Scam

Facebook users who have received messages like the one below, which claim their Facebook accounts must be confirmed in order to avoid disabling them is a phishing scam. The phishing messages are being sent by cyber criminals to steal Facebook usernames and passwords by taking Facebook users to a fake Facebook website where they will be asked sign-i...

"Do Not Accept Anwar Jitou's Contact Because it's a Hacker" Hoax or Prank

The social media post below, which claims that social media users should not accept a friend request from Anwar Jitou or his contacts, is another hoax created by pranksters. The hoax or prank claims that Anwar Jitou is a hacker who can hack your computer if one of your contacts accepts a friend request from him. The hoax also claims that social med...

"Clavin M.James Manager of Mercedes Marketing Manager Group" Facebook Scam

The Mercedes Facebook post below, which claims that Clavin M.James, the manager of Mercedes Marketing Group is giving away 2 Mercedes, is a fake created by scammers. The scammers behind the scam are attempting to trick Facebook users into liking a Facebook page or post, by claiming that they can win a brand new Mercedes Benz. This type of trick is ...

Fake Facebook Emails that Claim Messages will be Deleted in a Few Days

Facebook users who have received email messages like the ones below, which claim their messages will be deleted in a few days, are asked to delete them. They also should not follow the instructions in the fake email messages or click on any of the links in them. This is because the links in the fake emails go to spam, phishing and malicious website...

Range Rover Velar Facebook Giveaway Scams Created by Cyber criminals

The Facebook post below, which claims that Land Rover is giving away Range Rover Velar to promote their new model, is another Facebook phishing scam. The phishing scam, which is just one of the many created by cybercriminals, is an attempt to trick Facebook users into liking a Facebook post, by claiming that they have a chance to win the luxury SUV...

"Get 299 FREE Thai Air Tickets on Their 57th Anniversary" Survey Scam

The Facebook post or website below which claims that Thai Air officially turned 57 years old and to celebrate they are giving away free tickets, is another Facebook survey scam. The scam will attempt to trick potential victims into commenting on it, liking it, sharing it and completing surveys, by claiming that they have to do so in order for a cha...

"Please Reconfirm Your Facebook Credentials Now" Text Message Phishing Scam

Facebook users, be aware of fake text messages like the one below, which ask you to reconfirm your Facebook credentials. The fake messages are being sent by cyber criminals to trick recipients into visiting a phishing or fake Facebook website that will ask them to sign-in in order to reconfirm their credentials. But, any attempts to sign-in on the ...

"WhatsApp Subscription is Ending Soon" Phishing Scams

WhatsApp users, if you have received email, text or social messages like the one below, which claim that your subscription is ending, please delete them and do not follow the instructions in them. This is because the messages are fakes, created by cyber criminals to trick WhatsApp users into visiting a fraudulent website that will steal their credi...

"Delta Airlines is Giving 2 Free Tickets to Celebrate Anniversary" Survey Scam

The Facebook post below which claims that Delta Airlines officially turned 33 or 85 years old, and to celebrate they are giving away free tickets, is another Delta Airlines Facebook survey scam. The scam will attempt to trick potential victims into commenting on it, liking it, sharing it and completing surveys, by claiming that they have to do so i...

Facebook "No Swearing Campaign" is a Hoax or Fake-News

The "No Swearing Campaign" message below, which was allegedly sent by Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, claiming that Facebook has implemented such a campaign to curtail profanity to create a family and friendly network, is a hoax that started in 2014, and has resurfaced. Facebook has made no announcement nor sent any messages about la...

Facebook Lottery Scammers Using Fake Identifications (IDs)

Today, I received a text message from phone number: 1-985-492-0016, with an attached photo identification (see below) of a man claiming to be a Facebook Claim agent or officer. Because I know there is no Facebook lottery, I know right away it is a scam. Therefore, Facebook or online users who have received text or email messages claiming they have ...

"Recommended by a Lawyer" Fake Facebook Privacy Notice

The "Recommended by a Lawyer" Facebook privacy notice, policy or copyright declaration update below is another fake or hoax. The first fake notice or policy was first spotted in June 2012 after Facebook became a publicly-traded company. Then, the fake privacy notice resurfaced in June 2013, October 2013, August 2014, November 2014, Januar...

"Luxury Rv Valentine’s Day Gift Giveaway" Facebook Scams

The Facebook post below, which the owners claim they are giving away 20 luxury Recreational Vehicles(Rv) on Valentine's Day, is one of the many Facebook phishing scams created by cybercriminals, to trick Facebook users into liking, sharing and commenting on them, by claiming that they have a chance to win one of the so-called Rvs that are being...

"Your Facebook has Exceeded the Storage Limit" Phishing Scams

Facebook users, do not click on links or follow instructions in email messages which claim that your Facebook accounts have exceeded the storage limit. This is because the email messages are phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals, who are attempting to trick Facebook users into visiting phishing websites disguised as the legitimate Facebook we...

"Your Account Needs To Be Validated" Facebook Phishing Scams

Facebook users, do not click on links or follow instructions in email messages which claim that your Facebook accounts need to be validated, or your Facebook account have exceeded the storage limit. This is because the email messages are phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals, who are attempting to trick Facebook users into visiting phishing w...

"Facebook Group Email Addresses" Lottery Scams

Facebook users who have received messages like the one below," which claim that they are winners in the Facebook email address lottery, are asked to delete them. They should also not follow the instructions in them. This is because the messages are lottery scams sent by scammers to trick Facebook users into believing that they have won some so...

Fake Tyler Perry Facebook Pages Created by Scammers

Beware of fake Tyler Perry Facebook pages created by scammers to encourage Facebook users to "like," share or comment on them. Facebook users who follow the instructions in the posts on the fake Tyler Perry Facebook pages, run the risk of, scammers collecting and using their publicly available Facebook information in scams, or being place...

"Happy Birthday" Facebook Like-Farming Scams

Instead of asking Facebook users to type "Amen," Facebook scammers are now asking them to comment or type "Happy Birthday" on fake Facebook posts. Therefore, Facebook users are asked to be aware of scammers who are posting pictures of sick or injured children or adults on Facebook, to trick them into commenting on them by typing...

"Your Account Will Automatically Be Disabled Permanently" Facebook Scam

Facebook users, if the message "If within 6 hours after you receive this information from us and you do not confirm, your account will automatically be disabled permanently" is posted on your Facebook Walls, Timelines, News-feeds, or sent in an email/text message, please delete it. This is because the message is a Facebook phishing scam c...

Range Rover 2017 Facebook Giveaway Scams Created by Cybercriminals

The Facebook post below, which claims that Land Rover is giving away a 2017 Range Rover to celebrate the new version of the luxury Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), is another Facebook phishing scam. The phishing scam, which is just one of the many created by cybercriminals, is an attempt to trick Facebook users into liking a Facebook post, by claiming...

"We are Giving 20 BMW On February 1st 2017" Facebook Scam

The Facebook post below: "We are giving 20 BMW On February 1st 2017," is another Facebook like-farming scam. The scam is similar to other thousands of like-farming scams that are attempting to trick Facebook users into liking a Facebook page or post, by claiming that they have a chance to win one of the 20 BMWs that are being given away. ...

Fake - "Register Urself in Free-Whatsapp Mode" Message

The message below about registering yourself in Free-Whatsapp Mode by sharing it with your contacts to activate a blue tick, green tick or an icon at the bottom of your screen, was NOT sent by WhatsApp. The message is actually a fake or hoax created by pranksters to create public mischief. Recipients of the message are asked to delete it and not fo...

"Facebook Will Cost Money" is a Hoax or Fake Message Created by Pranksters

Facebook users are advised to ignore message pranks like the one below that claim Facebook will start charging money to use their services. The fake messages have been created by pranksters to frighten and trick Facebook users into sharing the messages with their friends, by claiming if they do so, Facebook will be free for them again. But, Faceboo...

Facebook Scammers are Asking Users to Wish Disfigured or So-called Ugly People Happy Birthday

Beware of Facebook scammers who are posting pictures of disfigured people, people with disabilities, or so-called ugly people on Facebook, to trick Facebook users into commenting on them by wishing the same people a happy birthday in order to make the posts popular. This type of activity is a Like-Farming scam, and the pictures in them are being us...

Watch Out for Facebook Year in Review Video Scams

Facebook users, you do not need to like, share, or comment on a post or Facebook page to view or edit your Year in Review videos. Scammers are creating and using fake Facebook pages and posts to trick Facebook users into taking part in a scam called Like-Farming, by claiming that they must perform steps such as, liking, sharing, commenting, or fill...

"Mitsubishi Mirage 2016" Facebook Like-Farming Scam

The Facebook post below, which claims that Mitsubishi is giving away nine 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage to nine random winners on December 25 (Christmas Day), is another Facebook phishing scam. The phishing scam is an attempt to trick Facebook users into liking a Facebook post, by claiming that they have a chance to win one of the so-called cars that is b...

"Share If You're Not Ashamed Of Me" Facebook Phishing Scams

Facebook users, be aware of posts of young people with disabilities, begging you to share to prove that you are not ashamed of the pictured youngsters. Or, posts with pictures of young people claiming that nobody likes them because they are disabled, therefore, nobody will share their posts. The fake posts are created by scammers, without the pictu...