Scams can be found anywhere, and Facebook is no exception. And, with the holiday season just around the corner, and the world still weathering a pandemic, it pays to know what Facebook scams you, those close to you, and those you have professional relationships with could potentially encounter. We’ll look at those that pose a notable risk to either your banking account or your personal … [Read more...]
Jovi Umawing December 2, 2020
Christopher Boyd November 13, 2018
Secret Sister scam returns in time for Christmas
The festive season may be imminent, but it’s a Facebook Secret Sister (not Santa) you have to steer clear of. Secret Sister has been a mainstay of Yuletide scams since at least 2015, and has come back around once more. But what is it? Your office probably has a Secret Santa scheme in place. You draw names from a hat, and you secretly buy the named person a gift. It’s all pretty straightforward, … [Read more...]
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