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My First Baby Birth – Video! – Facebook Scam

27
Jun
2011

Scam Signature Message

My First Baby Birth – Video!
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Yeahh! It happens on Live Television!

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Trending: June 2011

Why it’s a Scam:

Clicking the link takes you to a blogspot scam page. If you see a funny, sensational or link that makes you curious, and it is hosted on blogspot, you would be better off skipping it altogether. 99% of them are scams.     

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Clicking play will cause your Facebook account to become “click-jacked” and “likejacked.” This means that there is underlying code on this website that will post the scammer’s message to your Facebook wall and show that you “like” the video. This is a common ploy used to trick your friends into clicking on the link. If you (or your friends) do click on the link, then the following survey scam loads: 

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How to Deal with the Scam:

You need to clean up your Facebook account by removing the post from your Newsfeed and marking the post as Spam.  Do this by clicking the “x” in the top right hand corner of the post.

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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!

Some of the surveys require you to download files to your computer. Never do this! If you did so in error, then run a complete system scan with a good anti-virus software program. The I.Q. Quiz scam has been around for a while, and it typically requires you to enter your cell phone number to receive the results. The scammers then bill you  for premium services. Keep an eye on your phone bill for bogus charges.

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