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Facebook post claims you can win $5 per Facebook friend – Fact Check

A Facebook post that was once falsely claiming to give money from a lottery win to those that shared a…

8 years ago
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Facebook cloning scams – everything you need to know

If you've ever received a friend request from someone you are already friends with on Facebook, it is possible that…

8 years ago
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5 scams on Facebook that can start with a simple friend request

This 2018 article has been updated with a newer article here. Facebook is littered with all different types of scams,…

8 years ago
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Your Ultimate Guide to Identifying Fake Facebook Competitions

While many legitimate companies turn to Facebook to run their competitions, scammers will also try and get in on the…

8 years ago
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Scam message promises free 65′ Samsung TV for entering code into Google

Messages are spreading via social media that claim you can win a 65’ Samsung Smart TV when opening a free…

8 years ago
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Beware of “Unsuccessful Submission” HMRC email scams

Email users in the UK should be aware of a surge of scams that claim to be from the HMRC…

8 years ago
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Email “assassin” wants our “cutted ears” according to ransom email

An email landed in our inbox today, and it wants our ears. No, it doesn't want us to lend them…

8 years ago
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What are Homoglyph Attacks and how to avoid them

Homoglyph attacks are not particularly new, but they are becoming increasingly prolific and successful. We discuss how they work and…

8 years ago
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Scam message claims typing in xxsam2018tvxx wins a Samsung TV

A message is spreading across social media that claims to offer a chance for readers to win a 65" smart…

8 years ago
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Just in case? Why participating in fake Facebook giveaways is dangerous

Whether they're asking you to like and share a Facebook post to win a "luxury RV” or click a link…

8 years ago