24 January 2012
Facebook Proposes Changes to their Data Use Policy
May 14, 2012
Last Friday, Facebook announced proposed changes to their Data Use Policy. The goal of the changes is to create a more transparent guide on how Facebook uses the data of its users. Some of the changes are in response to recommendations made by the Irish Data Protection Commissioner, after completing an audit of Facebook’s data practices last year.
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Free Facebook Credits Generator
May 4, 2012
First off, always be suspicious of special offers that require you to like multiple items. Also, requiring you to share posts on your Facebook wall is a favorite trick of the scammers. This is how the scam is spread very rapidly on Facebook. Think before you click, so you aren’t willingly spreading scams and spam on Facebook.
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My biggest stalker is random friend and my total profile views are __.
April 23, 2012
My biggest stalker is random friend and my total profile views are 1293. Which Friend Stalks You the Most?
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Privacyscore – New Tool Rates Privacy Risk of the Most Popular Facebook Apps
April 24, 2012
Privacyscore, a project conducted by Privacychoice, recently released a Facebook application that rates the privacy risks of the most popular Facebook applications.
Pictured below is what you’ll see when you visit the app. Hovering over one of the featured apps, displays their score.
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FREE $500 H&M Gift Card (LIMITED TIME ONLY) – Facebook Scam
April 24, 2012
Step 1 requires you to share the scam message on your Facebook wall
Step 2 requires you to like the page.
After pressing like the scam loads.
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When Disaster Strikes, New Facebook Feature Will Let You Mark Yourself as “Safe”
MARCH 2, 2012
This is not a scam, but for real!
Natural and manmade disasters are just part of the human experience. Social media has proven time and time again to be an invaluable asset in times of calamity and crisis. It is a great way for authorities to spread warnings and alerts, and it has become an unofficial communication platform for families and friends.
Facebook is testing a new feature that lets you mark yourself as ‘Safe’ when disaster strikes. Users would receive a reminder in their News Feed to mark themselves as ‘Safe’. You would also have the ability to mark other friends as ‘Safe” and add details about your current location and contact information.
In the wake of the Fukushima disaster, this Facebook feature is currently being tested in Japan, but hopefully it will be rolled out to all users soon.
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When Disaster Strikes, New Facebook Feature Will Let You Mark Yourself as “Safe”
MARCH 2, 2012
Tensions have been high all day. I live in a tornado prone area, and we have been under severe weather alerts this afternoon and evening. Several areas of the United States have been ravaged by tornadoes this past year. In January, houses were leveled less than three miles from where I live.
Natural and manmade disasters are just part of the human experience. Social media has proven time and time again to be an invaluable asset in times of calamity and crisis. It is a great way for authorities to spread warnings and alerts, and it has become an unofficial communication platform for families and friends. When tornadoes ripped through Alabama in April of last year, a Facebook group quickly formed that helped restore lost items to their rightful owners. The storms literally picked up and dropped items hundreds of miles from their original location.
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How Social Media and Mobile Behaviors Can Increase Your Risk of Identity Fraud
MARCH 1, 2012
According to Javelin Strategy & Research, the rate of Identity Fraud increased by 13 percent in 2011. Over 11.6 million adults were victimized in the United States.
On a positive note, the dollar amount stolen remained constant. James Van Dyke, president and founder of Javelin Strategy & Research, attributes this to consumers, the financial services industry, law enforcement and government agencies stopping fraud earlier and making new account fraud more difficult to perpetrate.
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Strawberry Quick Meth Warning
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
“ALL PARENTS PLEEEASE BE AWARE!! …There is a drug going around the schools …Its known as Strawberry Quick …or strawberry meth …it looks like pop rocks kids eat & also smells like strawberries & also comes in other flavors like chocolate ect … Pleeease tell your children not to take candy from anyone even a class mate because this drug that looks like pop rocks is actually crystal meth rocked up with strawberry flavor & can kill them :’( …PLEASE REPOST!!! so all parents are aware of this …Thank You! This is happening all over the country”
Now, some Facebook warnings have no basis in fact and are completely fabricated or used to intentionally spread misinformation. Others have just enough truth thrown into the mix, and that can further confuse the masses. Other warnings fall into the realm of the hypothetical – technically, the crux of the warning could happen; therefore, some people will warn as many people about it as they possibly can.
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Oops!!! There was a hidden camera in Selena & bieber’s bedroom – Facebook Scam
FEBRUARY 26, 2012
How to Deal with the Scam:
If you did make the mistake of sharing the scam link, then you are now spamming your friends with the very same message. Clean-up your newsfeed and profile to remove references to the scam. (click the “x” in the top right hand corner of the post).
Never complete surveys to unlock videos or other content on Facebook. Scammers use these tricks to either spread malware, obtain personal identification or earn commissions from marketing companies. Don’t pad their pocket and possibly open yourself up to harm!
For more information, please visit Facecrooks (click here).
A study of 1.4 million Facebook users shows a sharp rise in protecting personal information.
FEBRUARY 19, 2012
The most notable statistic was the number of users choosing to hide their friend list. This figure rose over 200% during the 15-month period of the study. Further analysis revealed that women and higher income users were more apt to have stricter privacy settings.
For more information, please visit Facecrooks (click here).
Coca Cola Giveaway ( 24 Pack Limited Offer )
Fake EventClicking the wall post link takes you to a bogus Facebook Event page. Clicking the link on the page redirects you to yet another fake Facebook event page. Here is where the shenanigans come into play. You are required to join the event, and invite your friends – notice the more people you invite the more Coke you get. Obviously a ploy by the scammer to dupe as many people as possible.
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150,000 reasons why you should not share with ‘Friends of Friends’ on Facebook
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Ok, that might be overstated just a bit. Considering the average Facebook user in a recent survey by The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project had 245 Facebook friends, we can knock it down to 149,755 reasons.
The title of the project is actually, “Why most Facebook users get more than they give,” and the report can be summed up as follows:
“The average Facebook user gets more from their friends on Facebook than they give to their friends. Why? Because of a segment of “power users,” who specialize in different Facebook activities and contribute much more than the typical user does.”
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Dad Shoots Daughter’s Laptop over Facebook Rant!
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Raising children in the Facebook era is certainly no easy task. Apart from the threats of online predators, cyber bullies, hackers, scammers and identity thieves, parents also have to worry about their children posting questionable, outrageous or inappropriate content.
Most teens reluctantly ‘friend’ their parents on Facebook, and then the cat and mouse game begins. Parents try to proactively monitor their social media profiles with varying degrees of success and intrusion – teens try to circumvent parental controls and hide objectionable content.
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99% 0f People Cant even Watch This Video F0r More Than 25 Secs
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Here we see a common trick by the scammers – a rogue browser plugin. As with Facebook applications, only install plugins / browser extensions from trusted sources. Based on what we have seen so far, this one doesn’t fit the bill. Installing the plugin leaves your system totally vulnerable to the developer. Similar scams have been known to pack malware and viruses. Installing the plugin is definitely not worth the risk to your system. We decided to stop here and advise you to do the same.
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Facebook Now Has A Dislike button!
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
How to Deal with the Scam - If you did make the mistake of sharing the scam link, then you are now spamming your friends with the very same message. Clean-up your newsfeed and profile to remove references to the scam. (click the “x” in the top right hand corner of the post).
Never complete surveys to unlock videos or other content on Facebook. Scammers use these tricks to either spread malware, obtain personal identification or earn commissions from marketing companies. Don’t pad their pocket and possibly open yourself up to harm!
To view more information, please visit Facecrooks (click here).
OMG! I just n0ticed who keep watching my profile and photos. It was really shocking to know.
JANUARY 2012
Rogue Application Survey Scam -
Clicking “Allow” will give the scammer access to your Facebook data at any time and the application will be able to post to Facebook as you. This will allow them to spam their scam messages to all of your friends. This particular application is called “Pr0file Watcher”, but scams like this are known to use multiple Facebook apps.
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What does your name mean? Find out here – Facebook Scam
JANUARY 29, 2012
Installing the application gives the developer access to your basic information. You are also asked on the next screen if you would like to give the application the ability to post to your Facebook Wall.
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Why you should NOT install ‘Fun & Entertaining’ Facebook applications
JANUARY 26, 2012
Some apps generate an enormous amount of spam and can annoy the heck out of your Facebook friends. Others are outright scams and should be avoided entirely. For example, any application offering to show you who has viewed your profile, who your Facebook stalkers are etc., are guaranteed to be fraudulent. Facebook doesn’t allow developers access to the data required to create apps like this.
To view more information, please visit Facecrooks (click here).
The number one song when I was born was – Facebook Scam
JANUARY 19, 2012
Scam Signature Message: The number one song when I was born was?
How to Deal with the Scam
If you did make the mistake of liking the scam page, then you are now spamming your friends with the very same message. Clean-up your newsfeed and profile to remove references to the scam. (click the “x” in the top right hand corner of the post).
To view more information, please visit Facecrooks (click here).
Beware of Facebook Donation Pages Run by Fraudsters
JANUARY 19, 2012
in INTERNET SAFETY & PRIVACY
Facebook has become a rather popular medium for gathering donations. Of course, with the site’s 800 million users, it’s practically guaranteed that you’ll find somebody who is sympathetic to your cause. In fact, Facebook’s so effective that some people have successfully used it as a platform for collecting donations, particularly for medical expenses. Some people have even found organ donors through the site. However, there are always two sides to every coin and the platform is easily abused by scammers.
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