Tag: Security
Copy and Paste Facebook Statuses….Why?
So why do these posts ask you to copy and paste rather than sharing? And how can it be potentially scamming you? When we see your friends post these statuses, most of us don’t question it and we agr... Read More
Trip to Lapland – Facebook Like-farming Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, you can win a family trip to Lapland this Christmas just by liking, sharing, and commenting. Supposedly, the prize includes flights, hot... Read More
Exploitive “Share if You’re Not Ashamed of Me” Facebook Scams
Many posts have been appearing on Facebook that feature photographs of people with disabilities telling you to share to prove that you are not ashamed of the them. Other versions claim that nobody... Read More
Beware of “You Are In This Video” Messages
Messages sent via Facebook’s private messaging system ask if “you are in this video?”, “this is your video?”, or similar video related questions. The messages, which come from accoun... Read More