Scam Signature Message: The Hottest & Funniest Golf Course Video

Scam Type: Click-jacking – Like-jacking

Trending: April 2011

Why it’s a Scam:

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

This scam isn’t quite as polished and sophisticated as others. You are required to manually “like” and “share” the page with your friends. Most click/like jacking scams do this automatically with embedded code.

After clicking “like” and “share,” surprisingly, you are taken to a page that does show you a video. It is not worth compromising your account and spamming your friends to see this video!

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.

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