Ever wondered what the most common Facebook scams are? If you are clueless about what they may be, we put together a list that just might help you stay alert.
Scammers have become really sly and clever these days so it is always best to be on your guard as well and be mindful of what to do to avoid getting scammed.
Most Common Facebook Scams, According to Facebook Itself
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On its own website, Facebook lists what it refers to as the most common scams happened on the social media platform:
- Access Token Theft – A seemingly legitimate app shares a link with you that asks for your Facebook account. Scammers who usually conduct this kind of scam uses your account to spread spam.
- Job Scams – Fake job postings are used to get your Facebook details or even your money.
- Loan Scams – Scammers leave messages that about instant loans that boast of low interest rates. The catch, however, is that you will be asked to pay an advance fee.
- Lottery Scams – Usually carried out by impersonator accounts or pages, this type of scam involves informing you that you won a fake lottery. Scammers either ask for your personal information or an advance fee.
- Romance Scams – According to Facebook, “cammers typically send romantic messages to people they don’t know, often pretending to be divorced, widowed or in a bad marriage.” They then rope their victims into a fake online relationship in order to receive money.
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