Scam Signature Message: BBC News – Osama Bin Laden Death Video!:
Scam Type: Survey Scam, Malware
Alternate Messages:
Osama Bin Laden EXECUTION Video!
Osama Execution LIVE HIDDEN VIDEO – Made by US Troops!
This is so crazy they killed Osama Bin Laden, check out the exclusive pictures!)
Osama Bin Laden Killed! WARNING GRAPHIC PICTURES
Osama Dead – Censored Video Leaked!
Watch the Osama Shoot down video
About time they let us see this video!
Bin Laden EXECUTION Video! Yes it’s REAL!
Bye Bye Osama Bin Laden – U Deserved To Die Bitch
Osama Execution LIVE HIDDEN VIDEO – Made by US Troops!
See picture of bin laden dead!
Bin Laden EXECUTION Video! Crazy!
Trending: May 2011
Why it’s a Scam:
Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page:
On this screen you really don’t have to click the right answer – any input will do. Clicking submit comment-jacks your account and loads the following survey scam:
How to Deal with the Scam:
If you did make the mistake of clicking “Submit” on the main page, you are now spamming your friends with the scammer’s message. You should clean-up your newsfeed and profile to remove references to the scam. (click the “x” in the top right hand corner of the post).
If you made the mistake of submitting your cell phone number for any of the surveys, then you should contact your carrier immediately to keep any bogus charges from appearing.
If you downloaded files or games while completing the survey scam, then your computer could very well be infected with a virus. Install and or update your anti-virus software and run a complete system scan.
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
How to spot a Facebook Survey Scam