Social media accounts are more valuable to cybercriminals than you might think.
If you fall for it, you’re handing over your account to criminals.Scammers targeting your Facebook credentials
Scammers go to extreme lengths to steal your Facebook username and password. With your credentials, they can send your contacts malicious messages that spread malware and even commit identity fraud. According to the Better Business Bureau , criminals pretending to be from Facebook is the latest scam making the rounds. Here’s how it works. You’ll receive an email claiming you violated a Facebook policy and your account is now disabled.The message goes on to state that if you feel the violation is a mistake, you must click a link that is included to file an appeal and request a review. It might also give you 24 hours to file the appeal, or your Facebook account will be deleted permanently.
However, when you click on the link in the email, it takes you to a spoofed site resembling the Facebook page where you would appeal a policy violation. that on this page, you’ll be asked to enter your login email, phone number, name and other personal details. Once you hit submit, you’ll be asked to confirm your password. Doing this gives criminals all the information they need to get into your Facebook account.
There are different versions of the phishing email going around. But they all have the same goal. To steal your Facebook credentials. Don’t fall for it!This scam plays on your fears. The scammers try to convince you that you’ll lose your Facebook account forever if you don’t act quickly. The best way to avoid being scammed is to think before you act and inspect the message. You’ll most likely see spelling and grammar mistakes.
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