Tag Archives: Facebook

BBB warning issued about new FB scam

The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about a new scam on Facebook that promises to show you a video revealing the “truth” about Coca Cola, but the real target is you and your personal information.
The message reads: “I am part of the 98.0 percent of people that are NEVER going to drink Coca [...]

Social networking scams can prove to be scary

Julie was preparing to participate in a 5K run downtown when she received a message from her neighbor saying she had received her Facebook friend request and she’d been instant messaging her but had received no response. The neighbor’s text message asked why.
Julie had a very good reason why – she doesn’t have a Facebook [...]

Social networking, file-sharing and ID theft risks

What do social networking users have in common with cigarette smokers? Members of both groups know they’re engaging in risky behaviors but don’t take steps they know will protect them.
The majority of social network users polled by AVG Technologies said they were concerned about becoming victims of online crime such as malware attacks and identity [...]