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1. www.verified.org › guides › facebook-messenger-scamsSpot & Avoid These 11 Common Facebook Messenger Scams

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   Dec 2, 2021 · Common Facebook Messenger Scams. Facebook messenger scams often seem real and are very convincing. Here are examples of some of the common variants of this scam. Lottery Scams. With a lottery scam, the scammer pretends to either be someone you know or to represent an organization. They tell you you’re among a group of people who have won a ...

2. www.facebook.com › help › messenger-appAvoiding scams on Facebook | Messenger Help Center

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   Some types of false investment scams to watch out for include "cash flipping" scams, Ponzi schemes or "get rich quick" schemes. Romance scams: Scammers may send romantic messages to people they don’t know, often pretending to be divorced, widowed or in a bad marriage claiming they are seeking a relationship. They may claim they need money or ...

3. www.facebook.com › help › 1013825216651168Report suspicious or fraudulent payments activity on Messenger

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   If you encounter scams or suspicious activity when using payments on Messenger, you can report it. ... Avoiding scams on Facebook. ... Report a Facebook Marketplace scam.

4. www.facebook.com › help › messenger-appReporting Conversations | Messenger Help Center - Facebook

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   Report someone pretending to be you or someone else on Messenger. Report end-to-end encrypted chats on Messenger.

5. malwaretips.com › blogs › facebook-scamsTop 10 Facebook Scams Spreading Now and How to Avoid Them

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   • Fake Friend Requests. The fake friend request scam involves receiving friend requests from strangers, often using photos of attractive people.
   • Like-Farming Pages. Like-farming scams involve pages promising rewards or prizes in exchange for liking, sharing, and engaging with their content.
   • Fake News and Hoaxes. Fake news and hoaxes on Facebook refer to false stories or claims spread while posing as legitimate news. Scammers and dubious websites publish sensationalized or completely fabricated content to profit from engagement and clicks.
   • Facebook Charity Scams. Facebook charity scams involve fake fundraisers claiming to raise money for sick individuals or good causes. Scammers create compelling stories to exploit people’s generosity.

6. www.keepersecurity.com › blog › 2024/09/27Common Facebook Messenger Scams and How To Avoid Them

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   Sep 27, 2024 · After recognizing that you have been messaged by a scammer on Facebook Messenger, report and block the user. Before deleting any messages, make sure to take screenshots as evidence when you report the scam to Facebook. You should report these messages so the scammers’ accounts can be disabled by Facebook for violating community guidelines.

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   Are Facebook Messenger scams real?

   • Facebook Messenger scams are "rare," according to Facebook. Our experts say otherwise. Whichever is true, falling for one can be devastating. Here's what to watch out for. Scams through Facebook’s Messenger platform are being reported at higher rates than ever before, according to AARP, citing its own data as well as that of the government.

   Facebook Messenger Scams to Watch Out For - Reader's Digest Canada

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   What are the most common Facebook Messenger scams?

   • Some common scams on Facebook Messenger include requests for authentication codes, fake charity pages asking for donations, messages offering investment advice or even fake giveaways. Facebook Messenger is a messaging service that allows you to share photos, videos and messages with your friends on Facebook.

   Common Facebook Messenger Scams and How To Avoid Them

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   What happens if you get scammed on Facebook Messenger?

   • A scammer might message you while posing as a friend or family member on Facebook Messenger, claiming that you both won an award or prize. If you click the link in the message, you will be asked to pay fees in order to receive your grand prize.

   Common Facebook Messenger Scams and How To Avoid Them

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   Are Facebook Messenger loans a scam?

   • Facebook points out that loan scammers may send messages via Messenger and also leave posts and comments on Pages and in Groups to legitimize themselves. However, legitimate lenders wouldn’t offer loans via Facebook Messenger, nor would they ask you for money to proceed with a loan application. Donation scams.

   Facebook Messenger Scams to Watch Out For - Reader's Digest Canada

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   Should you trust Facebook Messenger If you're a scammer?

   • Yes, absolutely. You shouldn't trust all friend requests on Facebook Messenger. You should only accept requests from people you know, and even then, you should proceed with caution in case a scammer is using a fake profile.

   Spot & Avoid These 11 Common Facebook Messenger Scams

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   What is a Facebook scam?

   • A scammer may message you with a malicious link claiming to be a video of you doing something or an online obituary, which can lead to you clicking the link and installing malware on your device. Sometimes, a scammer will send you a link to a fake website where you are prompted to enter your Facebook login credentials.

   Common Facebook Messenger Scams and How To Avoid Them

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   Facebook Messenger scams prey on our vulnerabilities. Scams through Facebook’s Messenger platform are being reported at higher rates than ever before, according to AARP, citing its own data as well as that of the government. Since Facebook’s early days, cybercriminals have been mining Facebook’s direct-messaging capabilities to scam ...