Scam Signature Message: HIDDEN CAMERA 2011 [VIDEO]

Scam Type: Click-Jacking – Like-Jacking

Trending: March 2011

Why it’s a Scam:

Once you click on the Wall Post link, you are taken to the following page:

Clicking play will “click-jack and like-jack” your account, and you will be spreading the spam message via your Facebook news feed. You will get to see a funny video, but it’s not worth compromising your Facebook account.

How to Deal with the Scam:

If you did make the mistake of clicking on the scam message you will need to check your news feed and make sure you aren’t spamming the message to your friends. If you are, you need to remove the item from your wall by clicking the small “x” in the top right hand corner of the post. There is an option to “remove and unlike.”

If you or your Facebook friends are falling for tricks like this, it’s time to get yourself informed on the latest threats. Be sure to join the Facecrooks page on Facebook to stay updated on current security issues. Also check out:

Your Ultimate Guide to Facebook Scams and How to Deal with Them

How to spot a Facebook Survey Scam