There is a warning out about a new Facebook scam, but instead of the usual.It’s a scam that’s similar to many of the others we’ve covered in the past in that it prompts users to complete a survey, in turn generating revenue for the scammer…..
Hot on the heels of the Coca-Cola Facebook scam, which promised to reveal the “truth” about Coca-Cola (but in reality simply aimed to get a hold of your personal info), are two more spreading via Facebook status updates.The first one contains the message: “OMG!! Guys, you have to see this: This mother went to jail for taking this pic of her son,” with a link to a page that tricks you into sharing the story with your Facebook buddies. Once you’ve done that, the page will take you to a survey designed to take your personal info.
The other scam is also spreading through Facebook status updates. This time the message says, “OMG!! McDonalds might soon shut down because of this, you have to see this,” followed by a link that roughly duplicates the process above.Our advice, as always, is not to click on links like these. If a Facebook page or any site insists that you share a piece of content or do a survey before reaching the promised destination, it’s likely a scam. Never give away your personal info. Finally, if you’ve fallen for these (or similar) scams, remove the message from your status, newsfeed, and your Likes and Interests in the “Edit my Profile” menu.
Resource:mashable.com
how about a new scam when you go to facebook.com and it pops up fbgiveaway.com and says you could win an ipad etc..? this can’t be true from facebook..
A new scam to be considered….that facebook are offering “Recieve upto 2741.88 in cash”
http://facebook.com-social.com/prize/
A new scam to be considered….that facebook are offering “Recieve upto 2741.88 in cash”
http://facebook.com-social.com/prize/
Received the same pop-up survey when I logged onto FB?!?! Figured that because it popped up whan I logged onto FB it must be kosher, but seems like a scam.
How can this happen when I people log ontop FB??
I’m Having a difficult time with removing social prize survey. No matter what i do, i can’t get rid of it. I’m stumped
Let me know what i can do.
Thanks
I was browsing the internet & suddenly I got “a chance to win ipod or ipad” anways I stupidly gave my info including my pay & talk cell number – long story short – never won anything & started getting text messages on my cell which immediately ate over $10.00 of my balance – turned phone off – live & learn I guess..
Anybody got any answers other than hitting the close button every time these prize givaway pop ups show up? ANYBODY??? I’ve already got my “pop-up” feature turned on, on my computer.
have the same problem with Fb…anybody know how to get out of it?…tryed everything,nothing helps…if you have please share HOW so we all can get out of it….
So, I fell for the Facebook Prize Survey and entered my shipping address. What’s going to happen? I don’t want to be charged for anything.