Urgent warning issued to millions of Facebook users over ‘instant account ban’ alert
FACEBOOK users are being warned to avoid a scam that can steal their password.
According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), cybercriminals are sending out fake Facebook emails in an attempt to steal logins.
This is just another version of a common phishing email scam.
Criminals usually cast their nets wide and email as many people as possible.
The email will look like it’s from Facebook and will include a threat that intends to scare you into acting before thinking.
The BBB explained: “You receive an email that appears to come from Facebook and says something like this: “Recently, we discovered a breach of our Facebook Community Standards on your page.
“Your page has been disabled for violating Facebook Terms. If you believe the decision is incorrect, you can request a review and file an appeal at the link below.”
“The message may also state that if you don’t act in the next 24 hours, Facebook will delete your account permanently.”
The most dangerous part of the email is a fake link that appears to direct you to Facebook.
The link will take you to a different page that will try and steal your personal information.
It’s best to not click it at all and delete the email.
There are obvious signs of the scam to watch out for.
The BBB explained: “These include typos, email sender addresses that aren’t related to Facebook, and, if you hover over the link in the email (without clicking on it), you will discover that it doesn’t point to Facebook’s website.”
Scam experts advise reading emails carefully, never clicking strange links, and being extremely cautious about where you type any personal information.