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How Secure is Facebook Messages?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 18th, 2010%

How Secure is Facebook Messages?
Sophos this week raised concerns about the increased possibility of attacks and incidents of spam with Facebook Messages, but Facebook responded that it has a system in place to combat security threats and safeguard privacy.
Read more on PC Magazine via Yahoo! News

Facebook messaging poses risks for users: watchdog
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Naming And Shaming Sneaky Web Design Tricks Of Facebook, Yahoo And Others

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 26th, 2010%

Naming And Shaming Sneaky Web Design Tricks Of Facebook, Yahoo And Others
When we know what to call tricky user design, we’re less likely to fall prey to them.

Kiwis target for Facebook fraudsters

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 19th, 2010%

Kiwis target for Facebook fraudsters
Internet fraudsters are using Facebook to steal bank and credit card account numbers and identities from unsuspecting Kiwis.Fraud expert Chris Taylor said social networking sites had given criminals another way to access information…

Read more on The New . . . → Read More: Kiwis target for Facebook fraudsters

The Next PayPal? Facebook Credits Takes A Step Forward

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 15th, 2010%

The Next PayPal? Facebook Credits Takes A Step Forward
Facebook Credit’s recent moves could put it in competition with payments providers like PayPal.

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‘Dislike’ button: The new Facebook scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 24th, 2010%

‘Dislike’ button: The new Facebook scam
Computer security firm Sophos warned that scammers are duping Facebook users with a bogus “Dislike” button that slips malicious software onto machines.

Read more on The Times . . . → Read More: ‘Dislike’ button: The new Facebook scam

Don’t get caught up in modelling scams on Facebook

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 19th, 2010%

GMTV meets 19-year-old Hayley Mills who was targetted by a model agency through her profile . . . → Read More: Don’t get caught up in modelling scams on Facebook

Facebook Scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 18th, 2010%

Facebook Scam
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC News)- A new scam is making the rounds on Facebook. This one tries to trick members into downloading a “dislike” button. It’s being spread in status updates with messages like “get the official dislike button now.” While Facebook has spread millions of “like” buttons across the web, there is no . . . → Read More: Facebook Scam

‘Dislike’ fraud spreads on Facebook

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 16th, 2010%

‘Dislike’ fraud spreads on Facebook
Beware the fake “dislike” button that scammers are using to try to get Facebook users to hand over personal information, according to security firm Sophos.

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100M Facebook Users’ Private Details Exposed

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 29th, 2010%

100M Facebook Users’ Private Details Exposed
The most dramatic “data theft” to hit social networks in quite a while isn’t a theft at all.

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• BBB warns of Facebook scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 24th, 2010%

• BBB warns of Facebook scam
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the latest âphishingâ scam that is making the rounds of Facebook this week. The subject of the new scam is McDonaldâs, but the real target is your personal information. This phishing scam is bein …

Read more on The . . . → Read More: • BBB warns of Facebook scam

Facebook out of control?

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 15th, 2010%

Facebook out of control?
The latest Facebook disaster is the simple use of telling people what you like. After several problems with security of personal information, Facebook had been in a lot of hot water.

Read more on Drayton Valley . . . → Read More: Facebook out of control?

Facebook isn’t dangerous – it’s just different – community blog from Brett King

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 3rd, 2010%

Facebook isn’t dangerous – it’s just different – community blog from Brett King
Last week my esteemed colleague Robert Siciliano blogged about the Dangers of Facebook . This was in response to collective pressure on Facebook’s privacy policies and the various media coverage related.

Facebook users warned of sexy ‘Candid Camera Prank’ attack

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 18th, 2010%

Facebook users warned of sexy ‘Candid Camera Prank’ attack
Security firms are warning Facebook users to beware of what’s being called the “Candid Camera Prank” attack recently spotted on Facebook that tries to use the lure of a sexy video of a scantily clad woman on a bicycle to download a video player that’s actually Hotbar adware, . . . → Read More: Facebook users warned of sexy ‘Candid Camera Prank’ attack

Facebook Board Member’s Account Hacked

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 14th, 2010%

Facebook Board Member’s Account Hacked
Even Facebook board members are not immune to phishing attacks. On Saturday, Jim Breyer of Accel Partners became the latest victim when his account was used to send a spam message to more than 2,300 friends. The message in question (see below) came in the form of an event invitation reading, “Would . . . → Read More: Facebook Board Member’s Account Hacked

1.5 million stolen Facebook IDs up for sale

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 25th, 2010%

1.5 million stolen Facebook IDs up for sale
IDG News Service – A hacker named Kirllos has a rare deal for anyone who wants to spam, steal or scam on Facebook: an unprecedented number of user accounts offered at rock-bottom prices.

Read more . . . → Read More: 1.5 million stolen Facebook IDs up for sale

Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs
1.Scams and Rip-Offs} Acai Supplements and Other “Free” Trial Offers – Ads offering trial offers for teeth whiteners, acai anti-aging pills and other miracle supplements blanket the Internet, including trusted Web sites of national news organizations. The marketing campaigns often falsely claimed an endorsement by Oprah, Rachel Ray and Doctor Oz. Thousands of consumers complained to BBB that the free trial actually cost them as much as hundreds of dollars, month after month.

2.Scams and Rip-Offs} Stimulus/Government Grant Scams – Even before President Obama announced the stimulus plan in February, scammers had already set up schemes for misleading consumers and small business owners into thinking they could get a piece of the pie. Offers for worthless assistance and advice on how to get government grants bombarded consumers online, over the phone and via mail and e-mail.

3.Scams and Rip-Offs} Robocalls – Owning a cell phone or having their phone number on the do-not-call list did not help thousands of people across the US put a stop to harassing automated telemarketing calls in 2009. The robocalls often claimed that their auto warranty was about to expire—which wasn’t true—or offered help in reducing their interest rate on their credit card. The prevalence of robocalls violating federal telemarketing laws prompted the FTC to increase restrictions on the practice in 2009.

4.Scams and Rip-Offs} Lottery/Sweepstakes Scam – The victim receives a letter in the mail pretending to be from Reader’s Digest, Publisher’s Clearing House or a phony foreign lottery claiming that he or she has won millions. The letter comes with a check that represents only a portion of the total winnings. In order to get the rest, the victim has to deposit the check and then wire hundreds of dollars back to the scammers supposedly to cover taxes or some other bogus fee. The victim wires the money, but the prize never arrives.

5.Scams and Rip-Offs} Job Hunter Scams –Scams targeting job hunters vary and include attempts to gain access to personal information such as bank account or social security numbers and requirements to pay a fee in order to even be considered for the job. Another common scam was reported to BBB by job hunters who were told by a prospective employer that they had to check their credit report before being considered for a job. The job offer is actually a marketing ploy for online credit monitoring that costs the victim every month until they cancel.

6.Scams and Rip-Offs} Google Work from Home Scam – Countless Web sites cropped up in 2009 that claimed you could learn how to make money from home using Google or Twitter and offered a free trial of learning materials. The Web sites often included the Google or Twitter moniker and logo. As a result, many people who complained to BBB thought they were getting a job with Google or Twitter when in, fact, they were being lured into another misleading free-trial offer and were billed every month for the materials and other mystery charges that added up to hundreds of dollars.

7.Scams and Rip-Offs} Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue/Debt Assistance – Many families are struggling in the current economy and hucksters are offering to help them save their house from foreclosure or help them get out of credit card debt. Unfortunately, victims are paying hundreds of dollars up front for the assistance they desperately need but ultimately never receive.

8.Scams and Rip-Offs} Mystery Shopping – Consumers across the country thought that they could make some extra money by becoming a secret shopper and evaluating the customer service of various stores. The victim is asked to evaluate their shopping experience at a few stores as well as a money wiring service such as Western Union or MoneyGram by wiring money back to the scammers. A seemingly real looking check is supposed to cover the costs, but ends up being a fake. The victim is out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

9.Scams and Rip-Offs} Over-Payment Scams – Over-payment scams typically target small business owners, landlords or individuals with rooms to rent and sellers on classifieds or sites like Craigslist. Typically the scammer pretends to be a customer, possible renter or interested buyer, respectively. The victim receives a check for more than the amount requested. The scammers then ask the victim to deposit the check and wire the extra amount elsewhere, such as to a shipping company. Ultimately though, the check is fake and the victim is really wiring money back to the scammers.

10.Scams and Rip-Offs} Phishing e-mails/H1N1 spam – A perennial problem, phishing e-mails pop up in inboxes and can take various forms such as appearing to be from a business, a government agency or official or even a friend. Whatever the setup, the goal of any phishing e-mail is the same: to trick victims into divulging sensitive financial information or to infect the victim’s computer with viruses and malware. In addition to phishing e-mails, spam e-mail selling wares to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus were particularly rampant in 2009.

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