Active Facebook Scams & Hoaxes – February 2, 2012

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 ...

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New Way Gangs to Steal, Rape and Kidnap Girls – Facebook Hoax

A week wouldn’t be complete without some viral hoax spreading on Facebook. The latest one has been around for  a while, but it’s rapidly spreading now: “This message is for every Girl Who Goes to ...

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Harmless Facebook Rumour? There’s No Such Thing.

Editor’s note: This is guest post by Craig from ThatsNonsense.com.  If you’ve devoted any significant time to social networking giant Facebook, you’ve more than likely spent most of your time perusing and tagging photos, chatting ...

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Thumbnail image for WARNING: Adobe Flash Player Update Virus Warning for Zynga Games – Facebook Hoax

If you or any of your friends play Zynga games on Facebook, then you have likely seen the following warning circulating: WARNING to all: If you get an Adobe Flash Player Update message that pops ...

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this child’s got a cancer. facebook is ready to pay 3 cent for every share – Facebook Hoax

A very sad hoax is spreading tremendously fast on Facebook. The following picture is accompanied by this message, “this child’s got a cancer. facebook is ready to pay 3 cent for every share.” Alternate Message: ...

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Thumbnail image for [Hoax Alert] International Rockstar Legend Jon Bon Jovi dead at 49

Another celebrity death hoax is rapidly spreading on Facebook and Twitter. Rock fans the world wide can rest easy. Jon Bon Jovi is alive and well! Clicking the wall post takes you to site hosted ...

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CASEY ANTHONY ADOPTS A BABY | Another Hoax by the Weekly World News

The Weekly World News strikes again! This spoof site has been responsible for several Facebook hoaxes in the past. Their latest story spreading rapidly on Facebook claims that Casey Anthony adopted a 2 year-old girl ...

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If this little boy gets 100 shares he can get his heart transplant for free – Facebook Hoax

The following hoax has been circulating on Facebook very rapidly: If this little boy gets 100 shares he can get his heart transplant for free This hoax is a variant of another popular one that ...

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[Hoax Alert] 14 YEAR OLD BOY WAS SHOT 6 TIMES BY HIS STEPFATHER

The following hoax has been circulating on Facebook recently: 14 YEAR OLD BOY WAS SHOT 6 TIMES BY HIS STEPFATHER,THIS BOY WAS PROTECTING HIS LITTLE 2 YEARS OLD SISTER WHO WAS ABOUT TO BE RAPED ...

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Pink My Profile Bogus Keylogger Warning

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Several companies and non-profit organizations run promotions and fundraising events to support the cause. Such is the case with the latest Facebook hoax. CUA is a financial institution in ...

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