Scam Signature Message:
Get A Free Dell XPS M1530!
www.YourFreePC.co
Get A Free Dell XPS M1530 Now!
Scam Type: Bogus Offer
Trending: August 2011
Why it’s a Scam:
Clicking the wall post link takes you to the following page:
On this site the user is presented with a quick survey. After answering all of the questions, you are presented with the following page:
Pretty cool that all you have to do is answer a few questions to get a free Dell computer huh? Well, that’s not entirely true. You always have to read the fine print. You must complete several “Sponsor” Offers and surveys. Chances are, after you have completed the 13 sponsor offers you could have bought a computer outright for less money. Also keep in mind the scammers are acquiring a treasure trove of your personal data. You will be required to provide your name, address, phone numbers and date of birth. This will enable the shady marketers to not only spam your Facebook account, but also harass you via snail mail, phone calls and text messages.
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).
Be on the lookout for more marketing offers arriving to your email inbox and physical address if you submitted that information to the scammers.
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