Concern about online scams on social networks
In today’s digital age, online scams have become a constant concern, especially for users who are active on social media. Recently, a new scam has been detected on Facebook that has caused alarm among Internet users.
The new scam on Facebook: tagging in fake news posts
This new scam is presented in a subtle way on Facebook. Scammers tag users in posts that appear to be legitimate news, often related to accidents. The headlines of these posts are alarming and may include phrases like “Look who died” or “I can’t believe he’s had an accident.”
Accompanying these news stories are links that appear to lead to news articles, but actually download malicious code to the user’s device, giving hackers access to Facebook login information.
Tips for identifying and protecting yourself from this scam
To avoid falling victim to this Facebook scam, it’s important to watch out for certain signs. Be wary of posts that tag you in news you didn’t request and always verify the source of the news. Also, it’s a good idea to set your Facebook account privacy settings to limit who can tag you in posts.
Also, never enter personal information on websites you don’t know and report suspicious posts to Facebook so they can be investigated and removed.