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Fake Facebook Toolbar – Facebook Message

Fake Facebook Toolbar – Facebook Message

Scam Signature Message: Download the new Facebook toolbar! Don’t click the “Download Here” link if this message appears in your Facebook message inbox. Scam Type: Malware – Virus-Trojan – IRC_ZAPCHAST.HU. Trending: December 2010 Why it’s a Scam: When you click on the “Download Here” button you are taken to a website that automatically downloads a…

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| :Bloodiest Moment in the UFC: | – Facebook Scam

| :Bloodiest Moment in the UFC: | – Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: OMG! Her boyfriend dies in her arms right before her eyes. The car hits them while they kiss. It’s heartbreaking. You must see this: Scam Type: Like Jacking – Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: December 2010 Why it’s a Scam: Once you click on the Wall Post link, you are taken…

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'I got you a surprise' Facebook Message

'I got you a surprise' Facebook Message

Scam Signature Message: ‘I got you a surprise’ This message will appear in your Facebook message inbox. Scam Type: Malware – Virus-Trojan.Waledac Trending: December 2010 Why it’s a Scam: If you click on the link contained in the Facebook message, you are taken to a totally different website with the following prompt: “Download photoalbum.” If…

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'OMG! Her boyfriend dies in her arms right before her eyes.' Facebook Scam

'OMG! Her boyfriend dies in her arms right before her eyes.' Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: OMG! Her boyfriend dies in her arms right before her eyes. The car hits them while they kiss. It’s heartbreaking. You must see this: Scam Type: Like Jacking – Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: December 2010 Why it’s a Scam: Once you click on the Wall Post link, you are taken…

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'This Stupid Girl got Caught Stripping by Her Daddy on a Webcam,' Facebook Scam

'This Stupid Girl got Caught Stripping by Her Daddy on a Webcam,' Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: This Stupid Girl got Caught Stripping by Her Daddy on a Webcam…Warning – 18+ Scam Type: Like Jacking – Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: December 2010 Why it’s a Scam: Once you click on the Wall Post link, you are taken to the following page: This is the main page for…

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'LOL!! This girl's BF caught her CHEATING on a STATUS UPDATE!!!,' Facebook Scam

'LOL!! This girl's BF caught her CHEATING on a STATUS UPDATE!!!,' Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: ‘LOL!! This girl’s BF caught her CHEATING on a STATUS UPDATE!!! Scam Link: http://bit.ly/f9LbSB Scam Type: Like Jacking – Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: November 2010 Why it’s a Scam: Once you click on the Wall Post link, you are taken to the following page: If you click on this page,…

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'OMG OMG OMG…I cant believe this actually works! Now you really can see who viewed your profile! ' Facebook Scam

'OMG OMG OMG…I cant believe this actually works! Now you really can see who viewed your profile! ' Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: OMG OMG OMG…I cant believe this actually works! Now you really can see who viewed your profile! Scam Type: Like Jacking – Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: November 2010 Why it’s a Scam: Once you click on the Wall Post link, you are taken to the following page: This is the…

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Facebook Photo comment leads to malware

Facebook Photo comment leads to malware

This most recent attack technique appears as an arriving email but contains a crafted malicious link. The attack is camouflaged as a Facebook correspondence alerting the victim that a friend “commented on your photo”. Although new security procedures are being implemented to protect Facebook users, cybercriminals will continue to aggressively abuse this and other social…

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Survey Scammers offer fake proxy service to lure kids in

Survey Scammers offer fake proxy service to lure kids in

Most survey type Facebook scams entice its victims by offering a peak at some sort of sensational content. Humans are curious by nature, so this is a clever ploy to trap the uninformed. Another nasty trick of the scammers was discovered this week. It is often a cat and mouse game between parents and their…

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'Watch Miley Cyrus With Her New Boyfriend!! Wow She Went Too Far' Facebook Scam

'Watch Miley Cyrus With Her New Boyfriend!! Wow She Went Too Far' Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: Watch Miley Cyrus With Her New Boyfriend!! Wow She Went Too Far Scam Link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Watch-Miley-Cyrus-With-Her-New-Boyfriend-Wow-She-Went-Too-Far/177097462303923?v=app_4949752878 Scam Type: Like Jacking – Survey Scam – Trending: November 2010 Why it’s a Scam: Once you click on the Wall Post link, you are taken to the following page: If you “like” the page, you are…

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