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This deceptive Facebook phishing scheme begins with a post from a friend expressing grief with words like, "I can't believe he's gone. I'll miss him dearly." Accompanying the post is a link to what appears to be a news article or video.
However, clicking on the link redirects you to a webpage where you're prompted to log in to Facebook. If you submit your credentials, you're directed to an unrelated page. There is no genuine news article; instead, scammers have successfully harvested your Facebook login details through phishing tactics.
Scammers use compromised Facebook accounts to disseminate these deceptive "I can't believe he's gone" phishing links. The posts masquerade as coming from trusted friends and family members, heightening their credibility and making this phishing tactic highly effective. Once duped, scammers can leverage your Facebook account to post the same deceitful message to your social circle.
To shield yourself from falling prey to a Facebook phishing attack:
• Whenever feasible, employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) to fortify your account's security. MFA necessitates additional verification steps before logging in, thwarting scammers' attempts to compromise your account.
• Even if a post appears to originate from a friend, their account might be compromised. Verify the legitimacy of such posts by contacting your friend directly via phone or text.
• Be mindful that this form of phishing isn't confined to Facebook; scammers can employ similar tactics across various social media platforms.
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