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Apple Protects itself from Facebook Malware

Apple’s gizmos and gadgets are all the craze today, which is probably why malware authors have been specifically targeting devices which use the Mac OS. One particularly nasty malware was the one that issues a fake antivirus called “MacDefender” – talk about wolf in sheep’s clothing. But now, Apple Inc. has created a security fix…

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[SCAM ALERT] IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn Exclusive Rape Video – Black lady under attack!

Scam Signature Message: IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn Exclusive Rape Video – Black lady under attack! Scam Type: Malware Trending: May 2011 Why it’s a Scam: Clicking on the Wall post link takes you to the follow page: This site has been engineered to look like a standard YouTube video page. A quick look in the…

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[SCAM ALERT] The World Funniest Condom Commercial – LOL

Scam Signature Message: The World Funniest Condom Commercial – LOL Alternate Message: Hottest & Funniest Commercial Ever – fun8video[dot]blogspot[dot]com Scam Type: Like-Jacking, Survey Scam Trending: May 2011 Why it’s a Scam: Clicking on the Wall post link takes you to the follow page: Clicking play will cause your Facebook account to be “like-jacked” and you…

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[SCAM ALERT] I just got a month of FREE groceries from Walmart by joining this page

Scam Signature Message: I just got a month of FREE groceries from Walmart by joining this page – Free Month of Groceries Notice the dialogue here – Tina tells Barbara it is scam, but her attitude is “you just never know.” Well, with a little common sense you CAN KNOW and avoid falling for and…

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Man Faces Felony Charges after Bragging on Facebook about Poaching

All people have done a few bad things in life that they’re not particularly proud of. But then again, there are also some things in life that, though bad, can generate quite a bit of pride. A particularly funny but considerably mean prank that you did back in high school can be a very good…

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Facecrooks Weekly Roundup – May 30, 2011

Facebook Scams Profiled this Week: [friend’s name] There is a Website error right now and their shipping out 100 percent You won’t beleive what she does!! omg you have to watch this Introducing Facebook Viewers Facebook Now Has A Dislike button! Enable The Feature @ bitly Baby Born Amazing effect – WebCamera i cant believe…

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Active threat list of viral scams plaguing Facebook users

Many of the viral scams that we profiled earlier in the week continue to spread unabated on Facebook. Some of the scams are spreading via like-jacking mechanisms, while others are the obvious work of a hacked account. The important thing for all Facebook users to remember is to remain vigilant at all times, and always…

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[SCAM ALERT] [friend's name] There is a Website error right now and their shipping out 100 percent free Presents

Scam Signature Message: [friend’s name] There is a Website error right now and their shipping out 100 percent free Presents @ apps.facebook… I got it yesterday go before it’s too Latee Scam Type: Fake Offer, Rogue Application Trending: May 2011 Why it’s a Scam: This scam is being spread via comments from a hacked Facebook…

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[SCAM ALERT] You wont beleive what she does!!

Scam Signature Message: You wont beleive what she does!! omg you have to watch this Scam Type: Like-Jacking, Survey Scam Trending: May 2011 Why it’s a Scam: We have received several reports of user account being “like-jacked” after clicking on the scam link. This will cause the scammer’s message to appear on your newsfeed stating…

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[SCAM ALERT] Introducing Facebook Viewers

Scam Signature Message: Introducing Facebook Viewers Alternate Message: People really thought there wasn’t a way to find who views your facebook page, what idiots! Scam Type: Malware, Profile Peeker, Survey Scam Trending: May 2011 Why it’s a Scam: Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page: Here the scammers want you to…

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“Deflowered in Seconds” Facebook Page Shut Down

Two men from Castlegar, B.C. somehow found it apt to create a Facebook page entitled “Deflowered in Seconds”, whether they did it because they were simply sick or if they did it for the fame, maybe both, nobody knows. But one thing was for certain: what they wrote was very, very disturbing. The page was…

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Facebook Access Requested by Defense on Sexual Assault Case

Defense lawyers are practically paid to use every trick in the book to get their clients off the hook. These days, they’re turning to Facebook in order to gather evidence for their defense. In one sexual assault case being conducted in the United States, the defense has asked the judge to give them access to…

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