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[Full Facebook Name] is in the leading role. Shoking performance! – Malware Alert

29

Jul

2011

Scam Signature Message: [Full Facebook Name] is in the leading role. Shoking performance!Scam Type: MalwareTrending: July 2011Why it’s a Scam:BitDefender discovered a new social engineering attack on Facebook this week. Facebook users are tricked into believing a YouTube video of them has been posted online. The ruse is particularly convincing because the victim’s correct Facebook profile name […]

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Fake Message from Facebook Security stating you violated a policy

16

Jul

2011

Be on the lookout for the following bogus Facebook message from Facebook Security (not the real Facebook Security). It is a phishing attempt to gain access to Facebook user accounts:The Facebook message looks something like this:Your account is reported to have violated a policy that is considered disruptive or insulting Facebook users. Until we http://www.facebook.com/security […]

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Take the Facebook Privacy Survey – Bogus Offer & Survey Scam

02

Jul

2011

Scam Signature Message: Take the Facebook Privacy Surveycdn.GiftSurveyRewards.comGet A Free Gift of Your Choice Now! Trending: June 2011 Scam Type: Survey Scam, Bogus Offer Why it’s a Scam: Clicking on the wall post takes you to the following page: The short survey is actually a ruse. After the question survey, you are asked select your prize, […]

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