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Gone Phishing: Beware Facebook Scam
We hate to say this, but watch out for false Facebook friends. Because the next e-mail you get with bad grammar and a weird link might be fake, fake, fake.
Known as phishing scams, this latest one targets Facebook users. The con involves tricking victims into giving up their real Facebook login information on fake Facebook-looking sites with names like (we're serious) thisisnotfacebook.com.
This type of scam has been plaguing social-networking sites because they're considered a safe place to post status updates, pass along links, and send messages. But once you've been phished, your login information will be used to get to your network of friends. And just like that, your tried-and-true login will become a vehicle for icky spam.
Facebook says that it's actively fighting the phishing scam, but won't say how many of its 200 million-plus members have been hit. With friends like this, who needs enemies?
Filed under: Social Networking
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