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Type Amen Facebook Posts for Help of Children, Adults or Animals

Beware of deceitful Facebook users who are posting pictures of sick, starving, dead and injured children, adults or animals on Facebook, to trick other Facebook users into commenting on them by typing "Amen," in order to make them popular. This type of activity is another Like-Farming scam, and the photos or videos in them are being used ...

Microsoft Account Security Code Request Email

This morning I received the e-mail message below from "Microsoft account team (account-security-noreply @microsoft.com)" stating that I have verified my Microsoft account by requesting my security code. I did not request such code. The e-mail message also states that, if I didn't request this code I should change my password at https:...

Your Android Has Been Infected With A Virus Fake Messages

The message or advertisement: "Your Android has been infected with a virus. Tap OK to remove now.", is a fake. If you are browsing the internet on your Android device and the message pops up, please do not follow the instructions in it. This is because, the message will always popup claiming that your Android device is infected with a vir...

Mr. Bean Rowan Atkinson Died Celebrity Death Hoax

Mr. Bean is NOT dead. Rowan Atkinson, English actor and comedian known as Mr. Bean, is another victim of a celebrity death hoax created by cyber-criminals. The hoax was created by cybercriminals with the intention of tricking online users (especially social media users) into installing malicious Facebook applications, or other malicious software. T...

1-410-200-500 is being used by Cybercriminals

Recipients of SMS text messages or calls from telephone numbers starting with: 1-410-200-500, instructing them to click on a link to visit a website or respond, are asked to delete the messages, and should not follow instructions in them or the callers'. This is because 1-410-200-500 and sequential numbers are being used by scammers to trick po...

Google Docs or Drive Phishing Email Scams

Google and other online email account users should beware of the phishing email messages or posts like the ones below that were created by cyber criminals to steal their accounts' usernames, passwords, infect their computers with a virus, ransomware or other malware. Recipients of unexpected email messages or posts appearing as if they came fro...

Your Gmail Address has Just Won You 500000 USD and Apple Laptop Scam

The email message below: "Your gmail address has just won you 500,000 USD and APPLE LAPTOP for this month of 2014 Lottery promotion which is organized by GMAIL & MICROSOFT OUTLOOK LOTTERY INC & WINDOWS 8 LIVE," is fraudulent and you should not respond to it with your personal information. Also, there is no Gmail, Google, Hotmail, ...

Is Geeker a Scam or Legit Content Streaming Website?

Geeker located at www.geeker.com is a fraudulent content streaming website. The website which claims it is your best option to keep yourself entertained for hours because you will be able to find movies, music, and books to suit whatever mood you are in, is similar to the fraudulent websites: lilplay.com and tzarmedia.com. Online users who have use...

Please Call Spam SMS Text Messages from Vtext.com

If you have received SMS or text messages asking you to call a particular phone number, please do not. Scammers have been using cell phone wireless networks' Email to SMS or Web Portal text messaging service to send fraudulent messages like the ones below to their potential victims. Remember to view the comments made below by persons who have ...

WhatsApp Donation Hoaxes or Fake-News

WhatsApp does not make charitable donations for sharing photos, messages, audio, or posts. Therefore, WhatsApp users should not share posts with instructions to share a photo or message to help raise money for someone in need. Below are samples of WhatsApp hoaxes or fake-news that are currently circulated on the social media messaging platform....

Fake Bank of America SMS Text and Email Messages

If you are a Bank of America or BoA customers and you have received SMS text or email messages like the ones below, which appear as if they were sent by the Bank of America, asking you to call a particular phone number, visit a website, or respond to them, please do not. This is because the messages are phishing scams being sent by scammers or cybe...

The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messages

If the pop-up message below: "Android Launcher Update Required." shows up on your phone while you are browsing the web or using a certain app, please do not follow the instructions in it, just ignore it because it is a fake. The fake message was created by cybercriminals to frighten and trick mobile users into visiting malicious websites,...

Is Pro Power Save a Scam? Review of Electricity Saving Device

Pro Power Save is a scam like so many other so-called power-saving devices. It seems that the scammers just change the name of the device as soon as they have been discovered. There is no device on the market now that can save 90% on your electricity bills. If this was so, then every news media would be talking about his product, especially now, wh...

HD Video Codec Missing Plug-in -Install HD Video Codec - Misleading Advertisement

The advertisement: "HD Video Codec Missing Plug-in: Install HD Video Codec," is misleading and contains adwares according to two antivirus software. This advertisement will be displayed at the top of your web browser window as a yellow bar, indicating that a video Codec is missing. This is a trick, used to impersonate a browser's noti...

"Earn 50 to 100 USD Daily Easy From Us" Fake Internet Job Websites

The websites below which claim that you can make US $50 to $100 daily by completing small tasks, are all fakes. Do not register with these websites, because you will only help them get richer and put yourself at risk when you provide them with your personal information....

"Delta Airlines is Giving 2 Free Tickets to Celebrate Anniversary" Survey Scam

The Facebook post below which claims that Delta Airlines officially turned 33 or 85 years old, and to celebrate they are giving away free tickets, is another Delta Airlines Facebook survey scam. The scam will attempt to trick potential victims into commenting on it, liking it, sharing it and completing surveys, by claiming that they have to do so i...

VIBER International Balloting Award Programme Lottery Scam

There is no "VIBER International balloting award programme" lottery. Therefore, recipients of messages claiming that they are winners in the same lottery or award programme asked not to follow the instructions in them. They should just delete the messages because they are fakes that being sent by lottery scammers to their potential victim...

Google FREE Apple iPhone X Visitor Browser Opinion Survey Scam

If you are asked to complete the survey below "Google FREE Apple iPhone X Visitor Browser Opinion" please do not participate in it, because it is a trick to get online users to purchase products, services, complete questionnaires or surveys, by pretending to offer them rewards which are actual advertisements. The fake Chrome Opinion Surve...

"Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock Falls to His Death in New Zealand"

The hoax below, which claims that actor and semi-retired professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson, better known as "The Rock", fell to his death in New Zealand while filming a movie, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Dwayne Johnson is NOT DEAD and did not fall to his...

How to View, Edit and Remove Your Facebook Likes, Shares or Comments You Cannot Locate

Have you ever accidentally or unknowingly liked, shared or commented on some Facebook Posts and is unable to view, remove or undo those activities because you cannot locate the posts? Well, if you are like thousands or even millions of Facebook users who do this daily, then we can help you. Facebook has an activity log that shows you all the posts ...

Your Package Cannot Be Delivered Scam Text - us9514961195221

The fake USPS text message below with tracking number us9514961195221 is just one of the many scams being sent to potential victims. Therefore, recipients are asked not to click the links in the fake text messages. This is because the links go to fake and phishing USPS websites which steal account credentials, personal, and financial information....

"WhatsApp Free Ultra-Light Wifi Signal Feature without Internet" Scam

WhatsApp users who have received the message below are asked to delete it and are advised not to follow the instructions in it. The message, which claims that WhatsApp users can get free 3G internet wherever they go for their WhatsApp application via a service called "Ultra-Light Wifi," "WhatsApp Free Wifi service" or "Free...

"Google Award 2014 Promotion" Lottery Scam

The "Google Award 2014" email message below is a scam designed to trick you into sending your personal information and money, by claiming that you are the winner of the 2014 Google Award promotion. But, this email message was not sent by Google and is a lottery scam. There is no Google lottery, and Google will never ask you to send your p...

Coca Cola Mobile Draw Promotion Award Lottery Scam

There is no "Coca-Cola lottery," "Coca-Cola Mobile Draw" or "Coca-Cola Mobile Promotion Award." Therefore, recipients of fake Coca-Cola lottery messages like the sample below being sent by lottery scammers, which claim that they are winners, should delete the messages. They should also not follow the instructions in th...

"Do Not Accept Friend Request from a Christopher Davies and Jessica Davies"

The Facebook or Twitter post below: "Do Not Accept A Friend Request From A Christopher Davies and Jessica Davies," is another hoax created by pranksters. It claims that both Christopher Davies and Jessica Davies are hackers and both can hack your computer, if they can obtain your computer's ID and address. And, they (the hackers) can ...

"Samsung Galaxy International Lottery Board" Email Scam

If you have received the fraudulent e-mail below or something similar: "Samsung Galaxy International Lottery Board," please do not follow the instructions in it because it is a lottery scam. There is no Samsung lottery and the fake email message was sent by cyber-criminals/scammers. Sending your personal information to these cyber-crimina...

"Do Not Accept Anwar Jitou's Contact Because it's a Hacker" Hoax or Prank

The social media post below, which claims that social media users should not accept a friend request from Anwar Jitou or his contacts, is another hoax created by pranksters. The hoax or prank claims that Anwar Jitou is a hacker who can hack your computer if one of your contacts accepts a friend request from him. The hoax also claims that social med...

"Notice Blocking Facebook Account Disabled" Phishing Scam

If the following message: "Your account has been disabled", shows up on your Facebook wall, timeline, or in an email message, please delete it because it is a fake. The message is a scam created by cybercriminals and the link in it goes to a phishing Facebook website that steals Facebook usernames and passwords....

Fake Tyler Perry Facebook Pages Created by Scammers

Beware of fake Tyler Perry Facebook pages created by scammers to encourage Facebook users to "like," share or comment on them. Facebook users who follow the instructions in the posts on the fake Tyler Perry Facebook pages, run the risk of, scammers collecting and using their publicly available Facebook information in scams, or being place...

"Video of Malaysia MH370 Plane Found In Bermuda Triangle Passengers Alive"

The Facebook post below: "Video of Malaysia MH370 Plane found in Bermuda Triangle! Passengers alive!" is another Facebook video survey scam and hoax. This scam will trick you into 'liking', sharing or completing surveys, which it claims you have to do in order to watch the video in the post. But, there is no video, so do not be tr...

Fraudulent Email Messages May 13, 2013

The email messages below are all fraudulent and you should not respond to them with your personal information. Every month, thousands of these email messages are sent out by scammers to trick their victims into stealing their personal information and/or sending money....

Facebook Online International Lottery Scams

The email messages below with the subject: "Facebook Online International Lottery," are lottery scams. If you have received the same email messages that claim that you are a winner of the Facebook Lottery, please note that the email messages are scams. Facebook is currently not promoting any lottery games or sweepstakes. I am tired of all...

Facebook Powerball Lottery, Sweepstakes and Promotion Scams

The Facebook Powerball lottery emails, messages or social networking posts below are scams, and you should not respond to them with your personal information. If someone sends a message to you, even if the message appears as if it was sent by a friend, claiming that you have won the lottery or some other promotional offers, please do not follow the...

us9514961195221 USPS Scam Text From 8338060916

The fake USPS text message below with tracking number us9514961195221, from telephone number 8338060916, is a scam being sent by online scammers. Therefore, recipients are asked not to click the link in the fake text message, they should just delete it....

Malicious Website "www.appround.biz" PC Performer Software Contain Viruses

The website "www.appround.biz" or "www.appround.net," claims that their software can, prevent your computer from crashing, speed up your computer, protect your privacy, speed up memory and disk performance. But, after downloading their software and scanning it for malicious programs, I found two adware....

Facebook Spam Application - "Find Your Best Friend On FB"

The Facebook application: "Find Your Best Friend On FB," is another spam and fake app that will send spam or itself to all of your Facebook friends, if you allow it to access your account or profile. If the application is posted on your Facebook Wall, Timeline, News-feed or shown in an advertisement, please do not click on it. If you have...

Google Chrome Quiz Contest and Survey Scams

If you are asked to take part in a Google Chrome Quiz contest or survey in order for a chance to win an Apple iPhone, Nexus, Sony Play Station or some other prizes, please do not. This is because Google, the maker of the Chrome Web browser, currently doesn't have a Google Chrome Quiz contest or survey, offering its users a chance to win prizes....

Apple ID Has Been Locked Phishing Scam

The email message below with the subject "Your Apple ID has been locked," "Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons," or "Your Account has been Limited" is another attempt by cybercriminals to steal their potential victims’ Apple account credentials. The fake email has links in it that go to the phishing Apple w...

Is the Website www.cashtasks.com Legitimate or a Scam?

The website www.cashtasks.com is a fake and a scam. This website claims it will pay you $1.00 for every advertisement you view and will payout when you reach the minimum payment of $1,000. But, after researching this website, we found out it is a scam....

Malicious Post - "WTF..Just 14 years Old Drunk Girl Did this in Front of all Public"

If this post: "WTF..Just 14 years Old drunk girl did this infront of all Public", is displayed in a Tweet (Twitter), on your Facebook Wall, Timeline, in a comment or sent in an email message, please do not click the link in it. The link goes to a malicious website created to trick you into downloading a malicious program (virus, malware, ...

Is gosq.com a Scam? Saw a Charge on my Bank Statement

If you see gosq.com on your statement, this represents a purchase made with a Square seller. Square or Square, Inc. is a financial services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company based in San Francisco, California. The company markets several software and hardware payments products and has expanded into small business services....

"WhatsApp Will b Off From 11.30pm to 6 -00 am Daily" Fake Message

The message below: "What's App Will b Off From 11.30pm to 6:00 am Daily," is a fake or a hoax. The message was not sent by WhatsApp and your WhatsApp account will NOT be deleted within the next 48 hours. If you have received the message, please ignore it and do not follow the instructions in it....

Facebook Video Like Scam - "Real Mermaid Caught Sleeping On a Rock"

The Facebook post: "Real mermaid caught sleeping on a rock," is not real and is a scam to trick Facebook users into "liking" a Facebook page. The post promises Facebook users a video of a Mermaid caught sleeping on a rock, only if they "like" a particular Facebook page....

us9514901185421 USPS Scam Email and Phishing Website

Scammers are sending fake USPS package emails like the one below with tracking number us9514901185421 to potential victims. The scam emails claim the recipients' package has been stopped and will only be delivered if a fee is paid. Recipients are then asked to click a link to make payment, but that link goes to a fake USPS website that steals a...

Facebook Scam - "Snake Eats Crocodile after Epic Battle in Australia"

The Facebook video scam below: "Snake eats Crocodile after epic battle in Australia!! [Video Recorded]!" will take Facebook users to a fake Facebook website, in an attempt to trick them into sharing it or completing surveys, by promising to show them a video depicted by the image in the Facebook post. But, although there is no video on th...

Microsoft Account Unusual Sign-in Activity Scam

The email message below: "Microsoft account unusual sign-in activity," is a fake. The email message was NOT sent by Microsoft and is a phishing scam created by cybercriminals to steal Microsoft, MSN, Hotmail, Live or Outlook usernames and passwords. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message are asked not to click on the links or fol...

Facebook Video Scam - "[Dschungelcamp 14] Melanie Müller Tape"

Here is another Facebook video scam: "[Dschungelcamp 14] Melanie Müller S-xtape", translated from German to English is "[Jungle Camp 14] Melanie Muller tape!", will take Facebook users to a fake Facebook website, in an attempt to trick them into sharing it or completing surveys, by promising to show them a video depicted by...

Phishing Facebook Website www.Herovids.com

The website "www .Herovids.com" is a phishing or fake Facebook website. The website was designed to steal your Facebook user name and password, by taking you to a fake Facebook login page and asking you to sign in. If you asked to click on a link to this website to sign into your Facebook account, please do not....

Cristy Davis Powerball Donation Lottery Scam

Lottery scammers are using several social media and email scams like the one below to impersonate Cristy Davis to obtain personal financial information and money from potential victims. Cristy Davis will never ask you to share your financial information electronically. If you have received the same emails please delete them, or social media message...

"www.Huzlers.com" is a Fake-News Website - Do Not Believe Anything Reported By It

The website "www.Huzlers.com" is a fake-news website. Everything on this website is fiction, fake-news, and any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental. Even their disclaimer states that the website’s content is fake or fiction. So, any article or news reported by the website should not be taken seriously....

"Adidas is Giving 2500 Free Pair of Shoes to Celebrate it's 69 Anniversary" Scam

The "Adidas is Giving 2500 Free Pair of Shoes to Celebrate it's 69 Anniversary" is a scam. "We are aware of social messages that are currently circulating claiming that Adidas is giving away free footwear and would like to caution the public about believing this, as it is definitely a scam," said a representative from Adidas...

"Hearing of Your Case in Court NR" Virus Emails

The email message below: "Hearing of your case in Court NR", has a malicious computer program attached that will infect your Windows computer if you open it. The message was not sent by any Court, tries to trick the recipients into opening the malicious attachment by claiming that they have been scheduled to appear in court....

The Mr. Mike Weirsky Lottery Donation Scam Created by Scammers

Online users are asked to be aware of "Mr. Mike Weirsky" lottery donation scams. The name of the New Jersey man who won $273 million in the Mega Millions jackpot, is being used by scammers in an attempt to trick potential victims into sending money and personal information. The scammers claim their potential victims were randomly selected...

How to Remove or Delete Facebook Applications

With so many malicious apps(applications) on Facebook, you may have unknowingly installed or given these applications access to your Facebook account. These malicious applications can post links on your Facebook Wall or your friends' Facebook Walls to malicious websites that can infect your computer and steal your username, password, credit car...

Is Bobslot or Bobs Lot a Scam? Review of the Website

The dealership I work at has gotten a few phone calls from people looking to buy a car they looked at on Craigslist from Bobs Lot located at bobslot.com. The odd thing is they are calling about vehicles we don't even have at our store. So I went on Craigslist to view the listing and found nothing with my dealership's name or number, so this...

Apple iTunes Store Payment Cancellation Scams

Apple customers are asked to be aware of fake email invoices (see below), which claim that they have purchased products or make payments from the iTunes store, and if they did not authorize the purchases or payments they should visit iTunes Payment Cancellation. The fake email invoices are being sent by scammers to frighten and trick the recipients...

"Fedex Email Containing Confidential Personal Information Was Sent To You" Scam

The email message below, which appears as if it was sent by FedEx, claiming an email containing confidential personal information was sent to the recipients, is a phishing scam. The fake email message was sent by cybercriminals and not by FedEx, to trick the recipients into clicking on the link within it, which will take them to a malicious or comp...

Vzwpix.com Scam - Fraudulent SMS Text Messages

Scammers are using vzwpix.com, Verizon's cellphone wireless networks multimedia messaging service, to send fraudulent text messages like the one below to their potential victims. The messages state the recipients are winners in some so-called lotteries, or they were selected to have their vehicle wrapped with an advertisement in which they will...

Is Restofinisher a Scam? Wood Finish Restorer Reviews

Restofinisher located at restofinisher.com is untrustworthy. The Wood Finish Restorer product you see on their ad is NOT what you get. The product you get just says "Wood Finish Restorer", no ingredient list, no UPC code, no manufacturer name, no address, no instructions on the bottle, just Made In China. The paper insert states it needs ...

Wolverine FLL Club Text Message Scam

The "Wolverine FLL Club" or "Wolverine LLC Club" text message below is a scam. Therefore, recipients are asked not to follow the instructions in it, they should just delete it. The fake text, being sent by scammers, claim they are the Wolverine FLL Club, the 2021 Mega Millions Jackpot winner, giving away $10,000 to 500 random in...

"Google Anniversary Promotion Award" Lottery Scam

The "Google Anniversary" email message below is a scam created by lottery scammers to trick the recipients into sending their personal information and money, by claiming that they are winners of the Google Anniversary Award promotion. There is no Google lottery, and Google will never ask you to send your personal information via email mes...

Is ccspayment.com a Scam? Review of Credit Collection Services

Credit Collection Services (CCS) located at www.ccspayment.com is a debt collection agency. They're probably on your credit report as a 'collections' account. This usually happens when you forget to pay a bill. If a collection is on your credit report, it's damaging your credit score (unless removed). Originally founded in 1969 in D...

Andrea Wilson Facebook Scam: Do Not Accept Friendship Request from Hacker

The Facebook post below, which claims that social media users should not accept a friendship request from Andrea Wilson, is another scam, hoax or prank created by pranksters. The hoax or prank claims that Andrea Wilson is a hacker who can hack your computer if one of your contacts accepts a friend request from him. The hoax also claims that social ...

Evri Parcel Delivery Scam Text from 07394194403

The Evri Parcel Delivery text scam below, which claims the recipients' parcel has a shipping fee, is being sent by online scammers. The aim of the scammers is to trick potential victims into clicking the link in the fake text message, which goes to the fake and phishing Evri website: evri-redelivery.com, which steals personal and financial info...