Scam Signature Message: Look at you:P You gotta love this, I found this video on facebook
Scam Type: Malware – Phishing
Trending: April 2011
Why it’s a Scam:
Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page:
This page is a phishing site set up by the scammers. Anytime you are redirected from Facebook to another website, always verify that you are still on Facebook before re-entering your login credentials. Our anti-virus program also caught the following virus as this page loaded:
How to Deal with the Scam:
You might need to 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 your installed anti-virus program caught the malware attempt, then your system should not be affected. If you don’t have anti-virus software installed, then you need to that immediately and run a full system scan.
If you entered your Facebook login credentials on the phishing page, then check out the following article for additional steps you should take:
Four Things you need to do if your Facebook account gets hacked
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