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Warning: Fake Japanese Tsunami Videos Scam Facebook Users

Posted Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services
by Greg Hudson

Usually when a natual disaster happens, cybercriminals pop up and take advantage of those unsuspecting. This is exactly what happened with a recent scam making its way around Facebook.

The scam artists create Facebook pages that have the title "Japanese Tsunami RAW Tidal Wave Footage!" and claim to contain videos of the Japanese tsunami videos. They use those videos to lure users to a malicious site where it triggers an automatic 'Like' and asks for the user's personal info.

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It can prompt a script to collect your personal info... and that you do not want in the wrong hands!
Comment By Greg, BBB At 4/1/2011 10:41 AM
The article refers to a referral to a malicious site where it triggers an automatic "Like." What does this "Like" mean or do? Thanks
Comment By Mac McGuire At 4/1/2011 10:37 AM

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