Another couple of Facebook scams are spreading quickly today. These scams are similar to ones we have seen in the past, Facebook users are still falling for them and giving up personal information to the scammers.
Here's how the scams work: Facebook users will see an eye-catching link in another user's status updates. When the user attempts to follow the link, the user will be asked to complete several surveys, which do nothing but require you to give up personal information.
Today's scams are touting “shocking video,” with one message reading, “I am shocked!!! I'm NEVER texting AGAIN since I found this out.” If you click on the message, you are taken to the scammers application and asked to complete surveys prior to seeing the promised content.
Another message promises a shocking video of a teacher that nearly killed a young boy. When you click on the link, once again you are required to complete surveys and give up personal information before seeing the video.
As always, I advise you not to click on any link you are not absolutely certain is safe. Even if you do click on the link, don't give up your personal information, and as soon as you realize you've participated in the scam, remove the application from your Facebook, as well as the status update from your newsfeed.
