Summary: Scammers are once again trying to trick Facebook users into installing a rogue Facebook app that simply spams their friends. Always remember to only install Facebook apps that you trust.
Facebook scammers are once again trying to take advantage of ignorant users who can’t help but click on every link they find. This time it’s a hillbilly that piques their curiosity. Don’t click it, don’t Like it, and don’t Share it.
This particular scam says something along the lines of “I just got my hillbilly name! Hilarious!! Get your hillbilly name! CLICK –>” followed by a fraudulent link. Sometimes it has “WOW” or “bo-wow” tacked on to the beginning. It also has the following description: “What Is Your Hillbilly Name? Photos.”
The link takes you to a Facebook app installation screen. Clicking on “Allow” gives the scammer permission to “Post on your behalf” so he or she can spam their scam messages to all of your Facebook friends. The scam also tags your friends in the Wall post.
The scammers’ goal is to drive more traffic towards certain sites. This is how the scammer earns his or her money: a commission for every survey completed, every product purchased, and/or every account compromised. You’re also often told to share the link with all of your Facebook friends, as well as add a comment. The next webpage urges you to sign up for a premium rate mobile phone service, complete an online survey, and/or buy some pills. Last but not least, they also use the scams to spread malware and obtain personal information.
As a general word of caution, don’t click on everything your Facebook friends share on the social network. If you see a scam like this one, report it. Then go check your Messages and Wall to make sure you’re not spreading the scam; the sooner you clean it up, Unlike all relevant Pages, and uninstall all relevant Apps, the better. You can also contact Facebook Security if you’d like to.
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