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2. www.facebook.com › help › 225602007465207I got a suspicious email or message claiming it's from Facebook

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   Here are some ways to check if an email is really from Facebook. If an email or Facebook message looks strange, don't open it or any attachments. Instead, report it to phish@fb.com or through the report links that appear throughout Facebook. If you’re a business, go to Business Support Home to help verify if there are any issues with your ...

   • Check if an email is really from Facebook | Facebook Help Center

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3. www.facebook.com › help › 1634546593478660Check if an email is really from Facebook | Facebook Help Center

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   Click your profile picture in the top right of Facebook. Select Settings & privacy, then Settings.; Select Accounts Center, then Password and security.; Below Security checks, select Recent emails.

4. www.facebook.com › help › 434918221794966What to do if you've been phished on Facebook

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   Resetting your password helps prevent unwanted logins. Go to your Facebook account and remove any unauthorized logins/devices that are signed into your account. Review your activity log to determine if any unauthorized activity (posts, interactions, connections, etc.) have taken place on your account. Check recent emails sent by Facebook to ...

5. www.meta.com › help › policiesHow to avoid scams and phishing attempts - Meta

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   How do I avoid scams and phishing attempts? Look out for suspicious emails or messages. Don't trust messages demanding money, offering gifts or threatening to delete or ban your account. Emails from Instagram or Facebook about your account will only come from @mail.instagram.com or @facebookmail.com.

6. malwaretips.com › blogs › facebook-protectGot a Facebook Protect Security Message? Why It’s Probably a Scam

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   Jan 14, 2024 · Advertisement. The Facebook Protect phishing scam is a new threat targeting Facebook users through emails, text messages, Facebook Messenger, or other channels. Scammers send authentic-looking messages claiming to be from Facebook, warning victims to enable the new “Facebook Protect” advanced security feature or else their account will get ...

7. en-gb.facebook.com › help › 434918221794966What to do if you've been phished on Facebook | Facebook Help ...

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   Go to your Facebook account and remove any unauthorised logins/devices that are signed in to your account. Review your activity logto determine if any unauthorised activity (posts, interactions, connections etc.) have taken place on your account. Check recent emails sent by Facebook to determine if there are any issues with your account.

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   How does a Facebook security scam work?

   • This scam works in five stages: You receive an authentic-looking email, text or Facebook message claiming to be from Facebook Security requiring you to enable a security feature called “Facebook Protect” immediately or lose all account access.

   Got a Facebook Protect Security Message? Why It’s Probably a Scam

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   What is the Facebook protect phishing scam?

   • The Facebook Protect phishing scam is a new threat targeting Facebook users through emails, text messages, Facebook Messenger, or other channels. Scammers send authentic-looking messages claiming to be from Facebook, warning victims to enable the new “Facebook Protect” advanced security feature or else their account will get locked.

   Got a Facebook Protect Security Message? Why It’s Probably a Scam

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   Can a fake Facebook login page be a scam?

   • Don't trust every link you receive in your email. Scammers send fake Facebook emails with links to a fake Facebook login page. When you try to sign in on the fake Facebook login page, the scammer steals your username and password and can log into your account to commit further fraud. What Are Facebook Phishing Emails?

   How to Protect Yourself from Facebook Phishing Emails

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   How do you know if a Facebook scam is real?

   • In the following example, the scammers use fear tactics to get you to call the scam phone number, but you can spot some red flags: The sender's email address, although the name is from "Facebook," the email address is from an @facebookhelpline.org address, which isn't an official Facebook address.

   How to Protect Yourself from Facebook Phishing Emails

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   How do I avoid phishing scams on Facebook?

   • There are a few different ways to beat and avoid phishing scams. If you receive suspicious emails, you should: Never click on Facebook links sent to you via email. Instead, log into your account directly via the Facebook app or by typing the URL into your browser. Always check the URL to ensure you're on a legitimate Facebook page.

   How to Protect Yourself from Facebook Phishing Emails

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   How do I recover my Facebook account from a scam?

   • Find the account you want to recover, and then reset your password. Report any emails that look strange or like a scam to phish@fb.com. This will help Facebook address future attacks and protect other users. Additionally, you can report the scam to the authorities (e.g., the Federal Trade Commission and the FBI).

   How to Protect Yourself from Facebook Phishing Emails

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9. www.verified.org › scams › facebook-phishing-emailsHow to Protect Yourself from Facebook Phishing Emails

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   Jul 7, 2022 · In this case, check the sender's email address to ensure it's from an @facebookmail.com email address and check the link goes to a facebook.com URL before clicking on it. Some Facebook phishing emails can look very real, using the same fonts, colors and logos you'd expect from the real deal. (Source: Graham Cluely)