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The Latest Facebook Scam
by Don Dousharm Entrepreneur, PublisherI am sure that you have probably heard by now that there is a Facebook scam going around that is spreading like crazy.
I have been doing a bit of research on this and here are the results
Title:
"BREAKING NEWS - Leaked Video of Casey Anthony CONFESSING to Lawyer."
Steps taken by many Facebook users:
1.If you click on the Facebook link, you will be directed to enter your age or to verify that you are over 13.
2. Once you verify your age, you must click a button labeled, “Jaa”, (Finnish for Share) I have also seen this link in other scams. I can only assume that this is the meaning of the word used.
3. If you click that button you grant permission for a malware to spam your whole Facebook network.
4. Once clicked I have read that you are directed to a youtube look alike site. This is not youtube but an online survey scam that builds revenue for those who scammed you to begin with.
People, don't click on this link. I have news for you, there is no confession by Casey Anthony and that is a fact. So many people have fallen for this already and it is time to educate yourself. The fact that so many people follow this through is a testament to the carelessness of acting before you think.
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Paula van Dun
 RetiredYup. Also have no idea who that might be. But the warning is apreciated Jul 11th 2011 19:17 |
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Paul Hines
 LiveGood Health And WellnessIt was only the trial of the century, lol. She's the girl who got aquitted on 1st. degree murder charges against her 3 year old daughter. Jul 11th 2011 19:19 |
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Paul Hines
LiveGood Health And WellnessI only say that because it was on almost every channel. Jul 11th 2011 19:21 |
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Don Dousharm
Entrepreneur, PublisherCasey Anthony is a 25 year old girl who was accused of killing her daughter who was 2 years old at the time. The prosecution put together a case where she used chloroform and duct taped her daughters mouth and nose. Kept her in the trunk of her car for a month and put her in a plastic bag and through her in a swamp. She was acquitted of all 3 murder charges and now will be released from prison on the 17th of July. Most people are up in arms about the case because they say she is guilty... Big, big case here in the states Jul 11th 2011 20:09 |
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Don Dousharm
Entrepreneur, PublisherOh, and just to add to this the trial was televised through the whole United States. If you are interested in reading about the case just do a search for Casey Anthony and you will find it all over the net. Jul 11th 2011 20:14 |
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Tricia (Patricia) Fahrendorf
 I heard about the case from a co-worker who was up in arms. I do not watch television so had no idea who it was either. I just feel so horrible for the poor little child that had to suffer before reaching God's lap. At least now she is safe from any further harm. amen, amen. Jul 11th 2011 21:58 |
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Tricia (Patricia) Fahrendorf
oh, i am sorry. thank you for the article about the scam. i have to be careful because i have a niece in texas that shares stuff like that. I never go to any of her links. rather be safe than sorry is my policy. Jul 11th 2011 22:00 |
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Bj aka Bill Brown
 Hosting and Backup Service provider@Paul well excuse me for not living in the US but there are another at leat 196 countries in the world as well as the US Jul 12th 2011 05:16 |
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Malok Mading
Writer and Blogger.This is another scam after my "Photo Tag Scam" Last week my image and reputation almost came to a crash when one of these crooks sent out to my friends in Facebook that Malok has a tagged you in a photo.I am glad that you share this earlier.Otherwise,I shall take heed to the next coming ones. Jul 12th 2011 05:30 |
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George Mapile, II
Social EntrepreneurThanks a lot for sharing this info. There are about 750,000 current facebook accounts, including accounts of scammers. Jul 12th 2011 05:40 |
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Don Dousharm
Entrepreneur, PublisherThank you all for your comments. Look any social network is a target for malware, fishing and any of the little nasties out there. I take a special interest in this stuff as I was hacked last year and I am still recovering from the damage done. The minute I hear of this kind of program I go into a search frenzy and learn all I can. Then I try to alert as many of my aquaintences so they can check out what is going on. I don't wish what happened to me on anyone. Please be smart about what you do on the internet. Use some common sense and take a look at your security settings. Learn what each one does. If you are not sure ask someone. Jul 12th 2011 06:03 |
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Paul Hines
LiveGood Health And WellnessI totally agree Don, I've been hit a few times myself for either clicking on things or attachments in emails. I was a newbie but it wreaked havoc with my hard drive and I'm extra careful now. AVG malware and virus protection works pretty good for me but I still keep a close eye out. Jul 12th 2011 06:07 |
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Don Dousharm
Entrepreneur, Publisher@ bj & Paula- Thanks for pointing out to me about other countries not knowing everything that goes on in the United States. I tend to think sometimes that if it happens here then the whole world knows about it. This is simply not true so I will remember that when posting an article and give enough background for all... @ Paul- Good lesson for us all. @ Patricia- Yep, I would let your niece know to watch for this kind of stuff and ask her not to send potential scams like that. @ Malok- I remember your article. I understand how you feel because after these things happen you kind of feel violated. One thing though you learn to be very cautious from there on. It's a hard but good lesson to learn but a good one! @ letsGOsocial- I think you meant to say 750 Million but that is a draw and for those people that keep saying this will never happen to me.... Well, You get the picture!!! Jul 12th 2011 06:29 |
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Bj aka Bill Brown
Hosting and Backup Service provider@Don your scam alert as I stated was welcome. It was the comment of Paul's [quote] I was only the trial of the century[/unquote] as if we are idiots if we are not up on the USA current events. @Paul It is your business when you assume that all members live in the USA. Jul 12th 2011 10:08 |
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Paula van Dun
RetiredPosted this on readersareleaders group Don. Thanks again for this article Jul 12th 2011 11:30 |
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Lenore A. Moker
Thank you for researching this. I've already seen it on my FB Wall and kind of figured it was some sort of hoax, so I just deleted the post. I put this link on my FB status as well... :) @Bill (bj) I'm sure Paul wasn't being sarcastic or insinuating those who do not live in the US are idiots. :) Jul 12th 2011 11:43 |
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Don Dousharm
Entrepreneur, Publisher@ Paula- Thanks so much for posting this as the more that realize it's a scam the better. @-Lenore- Thank you also. You would be amazed at how many fall for that. I am a big skeptic so I don't click on any of that garbage that is posted over on Facebook. Jul 12th 2011 12:00 |
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good article but excuse my ignorance who or what is Casey Anthony
Jul 11th 2011 19:13