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The 11 Worst Facebook Scams Happening Right Now (2025)

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Facebook remains a hotbed for scammers, with new cons emerging daily. Here are the most dangerous scams currently circulating—and how to protect yourself.

⚠️ Top 11 Facebook Scams to Watch For

1. Fake Facebook Marketplace Listings

  • How it works: Scammers post high-value items (phones, game consoles) at low prices
  • Red flags:
  • Seller demands payment via Zelle/CashApp before shipping
  • Uses stolen photos from other listings
  • Recent twist: “I’m deployed military—my cousin will ship it”

2. “Free” Airline Ticket Giveaways

  • How it works: Fake Delta/United pages offer “anniversary giveaway” flights
  • Goal: Steal credit card info during “verification”
  • Telltale sign: Page created days ago with copied airline logos

3. Facebook Profile Cloning

  • How it works: Scammers copy your profile, then message friends for money
  • Current variation: “I’m in the hospital—need help with bills!”
  • Protection: Tighten privacy settings to “Friends Only”

4. Fake Facebook Dating Scams

  • How it works: Romance scammers move conversations off-platform quickly
  • New tactic: “Let’s video chat” (using pre-recorded deepfake videos)
  • Financial hook: “My crypto wallet is locked—can you help?”

5. “Your Page Is Violating Policies” Scam

  • How it works: Fake “Facebook Support” messages threaten page deletion
  • Goal: Steal admin login credentials
  • Spot it: Check sender email (real @facebook.com emails are rare)

6. Fake QR Code Login Scams (“Quishing”)

  • How it works: “Scan to secure your account” messages install malware
  • Danger: Hijacks your Facebook account instantly
  • Defense: Never scan unexpected QR codes

7. “You’ve Won a Prize!” Scams

  • Current favorites:
  • “Facebook anniversary giveaway” (fake iPads)
  • “Walmart customer appreciation” ($500 gift cards)
  • Truth: Facebook doesn’t run random giveaways via comment tags

8. Fake Job Offer Scams

  • How it works: “Work from home” posts offering $50/hour for simple tasks
  • Real goal:
  • Steal personal info during “onboarding”
  • Use victims as money mules

9. “Your Friend Is in Trouble” Scam

  • New twist: AI voice clones make emergency calls after initial FB message
  • Script: “I was in a car accident—need bail money!”
  • Verify: Call the friend directly on a known number

10. Fake Charity Scams

  • Exploits: Natural disasters, Ukraine war, pet rescues
  • Red flags:
  • No verifiable registration
  • Pressure for crypto donations

11. “See Who Viewed Your Profile” Scams

  • How it works: Fake apps promise to reveal profile visitors
  • Actual result:
  • Installs data-stealing malware
  • Spams friends with the same link

🛡️ 7 Critical Protections

  1. Never click “secure your account” links—go directly to facebook.com
  2. Enable two-factor authentication (not SMS-based)
  3. Check page creation dates on giveaway/sale posts
  4. Reverse-image search too-good-to-be-true Marketplace items
  5. Report scams immediately (use Facebook’s reporting tool)
  6. Set profile to “Friends Only” for posts/tags
  7. Use a unique password (not shared with other accounts)

📌 If You’re Scammed:

  1. Change passwords immediately
  2. Alert friends you’ve been cloned
  3. Report to:
  1. Freeze credit if financial info was shared

🔗 Share this to protect others—scammers rely on silence!

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