In a new scam circulating, cybercriminals are attempting to trick you into revealing your Facebook login credentials. The scam starts with an email that claims your Facebook account has violated copyright policies. The email is designed to look legitimate, featuring Facebook logos, but if you pay close attention, you’ll spot subtle differences that reveal it’s a fake. The message urges you to log in immediately to contest the claim or risk losing access to your account’s features.
The email directs you to click a link, which leads to a page that looks like a Facebook support portal. Here, you’re asked to input your login information for an “account review.” However, there’s no copyright violation—this is a fraudulent page set up by scammers. If you enter your credentials, they will be stolen.
To avoid falling for this type of phishing scheme, follow these simple precautions:
- Be wary of any email that asks for quick action, especially if it seems to come from Facebook. Legitimate emails from Facebook won’t demand urgent responses.
- Instead of clicking on email links, go directly to Facebook through the official website or app to verify the status of your account.
- Always double-check the logos and spelling in any email claiming to be from Facebook. In this scam, the logos were altered, and there were signs of misspelled words.
By staying alert and following these guidelines, you can keep your Facebook account and personal information safe from cybercriminals.
