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Tag Archives: Scam
Facebook IPO comes with a health warning
Watch out for stock scams, as Facebook prepares to IPO.
If you believe that Facebook has a strong future ahead of it, and do decide to invest in the company, please do so wisely and go through the appropriate channels.
HCG diet spam attack hits Facebook users, spreads rapidly
Once again, Facebook users are being hit by a barrage of spam - this time claiming to promote a diet.
Australian Taxation Office scam preys on those still awaiting refunds
The personal income tax year in Australia ends on 30 June. Many refunds will already have been processed and paid out.
That hasn't stopped the scammers. They've added a few weasel-words about "delays", as a sort of general-purpose excuse.
Scammers reveal features of brand new iPhone 5.. or do they?
A scam spreads on Tumblr, claiming that every user will be given a free iPhone 5.
Never mind the fact that the iPhone 5 has not been announced yet, let alone released.
Chuck Norris is NOT dead - beware the Facebook scam!
Messages have been spread on Facebook claiming to link to a video news report of the death of awesome martial arts film star Chuck Norris.
Google Docs - a full-featured, full-service phishing facility?
SophosLabs is warning users not to read too much into docs.google.com URLs.
Two scam campaigns this weekend used Google Docs to attack two very different targets. One had big-four Aussie bank ANZ in its sights; the other was aimed at a large North American school.
Turn Facebook pink, red or black? Don't fall for online scams
Have your Facebook friends invited you to switch your boring blue Facebook profile to an attractive shade of red, black or shocking pink?
Walmart gift card survey spam spread via Twitter, with a twist of Geordie Shore
Are Walmart and Ikea *really* giving away gift cards via Twitter? And, if so, would they want you to vote for your favourite character from a low-brow reality TV show?
Tesco warns customers of £250 gift voucher Facebook event scam
Supermarket chain Tesco has warned its customers about a scam that has spread on Facebook, claiming that attending an event on the social network can will earn them a free £250 gift voucher.
Lady Gaga's Facebook page hit by iPad scam
A scam claiming to offer free iPads has appeared on the Facebook page of pop phenomenon Lady Gaga.
With over 45 million fans on Facebook, the scammers must have been rubbing their hands in glee - imagining just how many people might click on the link without thinking.
Ellen DeGeneres fans targeted in bizarre Facebook scam
Facebook fans of American talk show host Ellen DeGeneres have been targeted by a scammer posing as her manager, offering the chance to appear on the top-rated TV show.
Beware Nanny / Au Pair scams spread via spam email
Graham Cluley announces he is leaving Sophos to become a full-time nanny to a rich family in London.
At least, that's his plan after he received a job offer via email. Do you think things will work out for him?
Free Costco Gift Card for all Facebook users? Scam spreads quickly
It would cost Costco $80 billion to give everyone on Facebook a $100 gift card. Do you still think the link can be trusted, or have you twigged that it's just another Facebook survey scam?
Sorry, that free $200 JB Hi Fi Voucher is just a Facebook scam
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it seems Facebook scammers are eager to take advantage of users desperate for a bargain.
Justin Bieber stabbed by a crazed fan? It's a Facebook scam
Facebook scammers are claiming that Justin Bieber has been stabbed in an attempt to trick concerned fans into clicking on a link which will earn them money.
Scammers try to trick LinkedIn users with sob story
Beware messages from LinkedIn contacts claiming that they have lost their wallets, credit cards, etc on a trip and need you to wire them some money.
Phishing scam threatens to delete Facebook accounts in 24 hours
Facebook phishing emails are threatening to delete users’ Facebook accounts unless the victims pass along their account details within 24 hours.
Shopping spree at Morrisons? Nope, another Facebook scam...
Food prices are high, morale is low, so who wouldn't want nice big £150 gift card from Morrisons?
Facebook scammers lure social networking users into a survey scam in the run-up to Christmas.
Girl killed herself on Halloween scam spreads quickly on Facebook
Scammers have put a new spin on an old Facebook scam, claiming that a girl killed herself on Halloween after her father posted a message on her wall.
Diplomat held at JFK airport with a lot of cash - a convoluted Nigerian email scam
A diplomat has been stopped at JFK airport in New York, carrying a lot of cash destined for your bank account.
Please send the certificate proving you own the money, or you'll be charged with money laundering..
