Facebook warns users of new hoax

Andre Yoskowitz
25 Sep 2011 21:32

Facebook and security firm Sophos have warned visitors of a new hoax affecting millions of Facebook users.
The scam, which is a message that purports Facebook may begin charging a '$10 Gold Membership' if you don't forward the message before midnight, has been sent to million of users duped into sharing it with their friends.

Says Sophos:

It’s amazing what people will believe when they are sent a message from a trusted friend - but let me assure you, Facebook is *not* going to ask you for your payment when you sign onto the site tomorrow morning. And no, the announcement of Facebook beginning to charge its users has *not* been on the news.

As I explained at the end of last week, these claims are complete and utter poppycock. If a friend of yours forwards you the message, admonish them for spreading a chain letter and suggest they inform all of their friends that they were mistaken.


The message concludes with: "IF YOU COPY AND PASTE THIS MESSAGE BEFORE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT," you will not be charged in the future.

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