There are several scams making their way around Facebook at the moment. Many of the ones now active are recycled versions of scams we have seen before. Most of them are using rogue Facebook applications or browser extensions to spread from user to user and a good many of the scams present a survey scam as the end game.
The following list is not exhaustive, as it is impossible too keep up with every active threat on the Facebook platform.
We recommend reading our Top Ten Facebook Scams to Avoid and Beware of Freebook Freebies if you haven’t done so in the past. Also, if you are not that familiar with survey scams, then this guide should prove helpful as well.
Active Scams
Facebook Now Has A Dislike button!
U.S. Attacks Iran and Saudi Arabia. F*** 🙁 The Begin of World War 3?
wtf!! [name] is this you in this video? – or some variation
Have you heard of HCG diet? AMAZING AND IT WORKS, I lost 2lbs in the last 3 days
Police officer does good deed before he dies moments later
[Video] See what Happened to his Ex Girlfriend!
Switch To Pink Facebook (Limited Time!)
Wow!! do you remember this photo?
OMG! I just n0ticed who keep watching my profile and photos. It was really shocking to know – remember all apps like this are scams!
What does your name mean? Find out here
Fake Facebook Security Stated You Violated a Policy
General Warning about most third party Facebook Applications:
Why you should NOT install ‘Fun & Entertaining’ Facebook applications
Active Hoaxes
New Way Gangs to Steal, Rape and Kidnap Girls – Facebook Hoax
WARNING: Adobe Flash Player Update Virus Warning for Zynga Games
With the new ‘FB timeline’ on its way…Hover over my name above
Fundraising for Sick Children by Sharing or Liking Facebook photos
Helpful Guides
How to protect your Facebook account from Rogue Facebook Applications
How to protect your Facebook account from Rogue Browser Extensions
Recommended Resources
BitDefender Safego is a Facebook application you can install that will scan your News Feed and help keep you safe from scams like this.
PRIVATE WiFi® is a Personal VPN that encrypts everything you send and receive. Don’t access Facebook from a public WiFi hotspot without it.
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