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Facebook's New Security Settings: Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

Social Networking sites are home to a number of hackers and scammers who want nothing more than to get personal and private information from users. Credit card accounts, addresses, cell phone numbers and even private activities are always on the line when users join into such sites. It is no wonder that social networking sites…

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[SCAM ALERT] WOW! I Can't Believe Miley Would Do Something Like This…You Have To See This SHOCKING Video!

Scam Signature Message: WOW! I Can’t Believe Miley Would Do Something Like This…You Have To See This SHOCKING Video! Scam Type: – Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: January 2011 Why it’s a Scam: When you click on the wall post link you are taken to the following page: When you “CLICK HERE”, you are…

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'1000 Citycash Bonus [Cityville] (Click Here)' – Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: 1000 Citycash Bonus [Cityville] (Click Here) Scam Type: Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: January 2011 Why it’s a Scam: Once you click on the Wall Post link, you are taken to the following page: When you click “Continue” you are asked to install the “Giveaway Promo” Facebook application shown below: If…

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Facecrooks Weekly Roundup – January 9, 2011

Top Stories relating Privacy & Safety we followed this past week are listed below: One-Third of All Malware Appeared in 2010 Facebook virus spreads via photo album chat messages Top four cyber threats for 2011 revealed 10 ways to secure your PC from physical access Socioclean Wants to Clean Up Your Profile Facebook called to…

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'AGE yourself! See what you will look like in 20 years!!' – Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: AGE yourself! See what you will look like in 20 years!! Scam Type: – Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: January 2011 Why it’s a Scam: Once you click on the Wall Post link, you are taken to the following page: When you “Click” on the image, you are taken to a…

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Facebook phony uses identity of fallen soldier to seduce women

The New York Post reports that someone using the fake name “Dylan Sorvino” is using photos of Sgt. Roberto Sanchez to meet women online. Sanchez is a 24-year-old Army Ranger killed in Afghanistan in 2009 while completing his 5th tour of service. Sorvino uploaded pictures of Sanchez to his Facebook profile, and then pretended to…

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Internet hoax claims Facebook will end on March 15

Weekly World News posted a story today on their website claiming that Facebook will close up shop on March 15 of this year. Most people recognize this for the hoax that it is; however, it only takes a small fraction of the 500+ million Facebook members for this to spread rapidly and cause an uproar!…

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Internet hoax claims Facebook will end on March 15

Weekly World News posted a story today on their website claiming that Facebook will close up shop on March 15 of this year. Most people recognize this for the hoax that it is; however, it only takes a small fraction of the 500+ million Facebook members for this to spread rapidly and cause an uproar!…

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'Suge Knight arrested for Tupac murder' – Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: It seems they finally solved the mystery, Suge Knight was arrested today, watch the full video! Scam Type: – Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: January 2011 Why it’s a Scam: When you click on the scam link on a newsfeed, you are taken to the following screen that asks you to…

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Six Nevada school girls create Attack a Teacher Facebook Event

Six girls, all honor students at a Nevada middle school have been arrested for a sinister Facebook plot against teachers at their school. Allegedly, the girls created and/or made postings to a Facebook Event titled “Attack a Teacher.” This event was scheduled by the schoolgirls to take place Friday, January 11, 2011 at two separate…

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'Just wanted to tell you that Zynga is offering 650 Farmville Cash absolutely free this year. I got mine :D.' – Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: Just wanted to tell you that Zynga is offering 650 Farmville Cash absolutely free this year. I got mine :D. Scam Type: Like Jacking – Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: January 2011 Why it’s a Scam: Once you click on the Wall Post link, you are taken to the following page:…

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'SICK! I lost all my respect for MILEY CYRUS after watching these shocking pictures!===>' – Facebook Scam

Scam Signature Message: SICK! I lost all my respect for MILEY CYRUS after watching these shocking pictures!===> Scam Type: – Survey Scam – Rogue Application Trending: January 2011 Why it’s a Scam: When you click on the scam link on a newsfeed, you are taken to the following screen that asks you to install the…

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