Title: Facebook Profile Spy/Watcher Scam

Scam Name: Facebook Profile Spy/Watcher Scam

Scam Signature Message: Find out who is looking at your profile.

Scam Link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=209645259791

Scam Type: LikeJacking and possibly distribution of malicious programs

Trending: 2009-2010

Why it’s a Scam: Profile Trackers are against Facebook TOS. The “activate” profile spy, you must first invite all your friends to the group. You will then receive an email with a link that you must click on [this may contain malware].

How to Deal with the Scam:

If you did make the mistake of passing the link onto your friends, you should clean-up your newsfeed and profile to remove references to the link. If you receive an email from the group, do not open it – delete it immediately.

If you or your Facebook friends are falling for tricks like this, it’s time to get yourself informed of the latest threats. Be sure to join the Facecrooks page on Facebook to be kept informed of the latest security issues. Also check out:

Your Ultimate Guide to Facebook Scams and How to Deal with Them