Beware Facebook ‘account cancellation’ scam -
Last summer, some Facebook users fell victim to the distressed traveler scam, where they received a message from one of their "friends", claiming they're overseas and need money to get out of a jam.
This summer, we’re seeing a new Facebook-related scam – this time saying your account will be cancelled unless you click to confirm or cancel the request. If you click on the link in the authentic-looking email, malicious software (“malware”) could be installed on the your computer. Once the computer is infected, victims may see a pop-up window that says you should purchase the advertised software to rid your PC of this malware.
This isn’t coming from Facebook. You initiate cancellation requests and it’s all done within your Facebook account and not via a random email.
"Scareware" tactics trick users into buying software to remedy a problem caused by the same individual or organization (or a partner in crime). But when a social network like Facebook has more than 900 million members, chances are high the spammed messages in our inboxes are reaching Facebook users -- and thus more likely to fall for the scam.
The email may look something like this:
Hi [email address],
We are sending you this email to inform you that we have received an account cancellation request from you. Please follow the link below to confirm or cancel this request.
Thanks,
The Facebook Team
To confirm or cancel this request, follow the link below: (a hyperlink is included)
Related: This scam promises to reveal Facebook stalkers
The link might look like it’s an official Facebook page but it’s really a third-party website that asks you to run an executable program.
If you receive this email, simply tap the delete button to send the message to trash. It’s also highly recommended to use strong antimalware software to protect your computer from various threats.
Read more -
http://www.moneyville.ca/blog/post/1209234--beware-facebook-account-cancellation-scam?bn=1
Last summer, some Facebook users fell victim to the distressed traveler scam, where they received a message from one of their "friends", claiming they're overseas and need money to get out of a jam.
This summer, we’re seeing a new Facebook-related scam – this time saying your account will be cancelled unless you click to confirm or cancel the request. If you click on the link in the authentic-looking email, malicious software (“malware”) could be installed on the your computer. Once the computer is infected, victims may see a pop-up window that says you should purchase the advertised software to rid your PC of this malware.
This isn’t coming from Facebook. You initiate cancellation requests and it’s all done within your Facebook account and not via a random email.
"Scareware" tactics trick users into buying software to remedy a problem caused by the same individual or organization (or a partner in crime). But when a social network like Facebook has more than 900 million members, chances are high the spammed messages in our inboxes are reaching Facebook users -- and thus more likely to fall for the scam.
The email may look something like this:
Hi [email address],
We are sending you this email to inform you that we have received an account cancellation request from you. Please follow the link below to confirm or cancel this request.
Thanks,
The Facebook Team
To confirm or cancel this request, follow the link below: (a hyperlink is included)
Related: This scam promises to reveal Facebook stalkers
The link might look like it’s an official Facebook page but it’s really a third-party website that asks you to run an executable program.
If you receive this email, simply tap the delete button to send the message to trash. It’s also highly recommended to use strong antimalware software to protect your computer from various threats.
Read more -
http://www.moneyville.ca/blog/post/1209234--beware-facebook-account-cancellation-scam?bn=1
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