Scam Name: ‘I will never text again after seeing this’ Facebook scam’

Scam Signature Message: I May NEVER TEXT AGAIN After Reading THI$!!

Scam Link: Facebook Page

Scam Type: Rogue Application / Survey

Trending: August 24, 2010

Why it’s a Scam:

The application requests permission to access your profile. Once permission is granted the application can publish items to your Wall and can spread advertisements for the rogue application.

Here is a youtube video about the scam posted on Graham Cluley’s Blog:

How to Deal with the Scam:

Delete any messages it may have posted to your Newsfeed and remove the application’s access rights to your profile.

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