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Why it's a scam:
Clicking on the scam link will take you to the following page :
Clicking the 'Continue' button prompts you to install the malicious Facebook app as shown below .
Any URL that starts with apps.facebook.com/app_name_here , you should know that it is not developed by Facebook itself . Scammers often try to trick users by promoting apps that promise various new features on Facebook , upgrades , etc.
If an unsuspecting user installs the app, it will automatically “write” messages on all of their friends’ timelines urging them to install the app as well, facecrooks reports.
Are you sure you want to authorize an unknown developer to access your Facebook information ? These scams are known to use multiple Facebook apps to spread .
Every time you install a third-party Facebook app , you are giving it access to your personal data . You should be very selective about the apps you are going to install. Always prefer apps from known and trusted sources .
Continuing with the installation, the application will redirect to the following survey:
Safego We recommend everyone install BitDefender , a Facebook app that will scan your News Feed and help you stay safe from scams like this one .
How to deal with fraud:
If you have already installed the malicious application, clean up the spam messages you posted to your friends and notify them so they don't suffer the same.
Youshould also remove the app from your Facebook account. Click on Account Settings–>Apps to remove it.
