Scam Signature Message: GET A FREE facebook T-SHIRT

Scam Type: Fake Group, Fake Free Offer

Trending: April 2011

Why it’s a Scam:

Clicking on the wall post link takes you to the following page:

This page is strictly designed to mine user information and spread their spam message to your friends. The page requires you to like a country or other and also join their group. By the way, at the time of this writing the scam group had garnered almost 24k fans!

How to Deal with the Scam:

If you “liked” the page and joined the group, then you need to perform some cleanup duty on your profile. Remove the item from your wall by clicking the small “x” in the top right hand corner of the post. It would also be a good idea to remove yourself and report the bogus group you joined.

If you submitted your email address, home address and / or other information, then be prepared to receive a deluge of spam email and marketing offers. Keep a watchful eye on your credit and make sure no identity theft attempts are made.

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 stay 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