Scam Name: Facebook Dislike Button

Scam Signature Message: I just got the Dislike Button, so now I can dislike all of your dumb posts lol! http://tiny.cc/thedislikebutton

Scam Link: http://tiny.cc/thedislikebutton

Scam Type: Malware / Spyware infested links

Trending: August 16, 2010

Why it’s a Scam:

The scam prompts users to complete a survery which grants the application access to your profile and newsfeed.

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. You should also remove the application from your account settings.

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