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Lady Gaga’s Facebook page hit by iPad scam

19

Dec

2011

A scam claiming to offer free iPads has appeared on the Facebook page of pop phenomenon Lady Gaga. With over 45 million fans on Facebook, the scammers must have been rubbing their hands in glee – imagining just how many people might click on the link without thinking. Lady Gaga’s new iPad comes out in […]

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Hoax! Little boy needs 100 Facebook shares for a heart transplant

09

Nov

2011

A new hoax is spreading between Facebook users, in the mistaken belief that sharing a picture of a sick boy in intensive care will grant him a heart transplant. If this little boy gets a 100 shares then he can get his heart transplant for free Of course, the message is nonsense – and simply […]

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Free Apple iTunes Giftcard scam spreads on Facebook

05

Jul

2011

Facebook users are being tricked into helping scammers earn money, in the mistaken belief that they will receive a free $25 Apple iTunes Giftcard. We have seen a number of Facebook users posting messages like the following onto their walls: Free $25 Apple iTunes Giftcard [LINK] Limited time left, get yours now! Clicking on the […]

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