Facebook users should be wary of posts showing a video of a “shocking roller coaster accident” in which 18 people lost their lives. Scammers are trying to lure users to a malicious website and trick them into installing a malicious Facebook app.
Facebook its news feeds free of scams for a long time, but because so many users click on links without thinking, its job isn't easy.
Security expert Graham Cluley has spotted a new scam already making the rounds on Facebook. The posts read “(Shocking Video Footage) 18 Dead in shocking roller coaster accident.”
Another variation of it reads, “16 people are confirmed dead in a roller coaster accident that occurred at Universal Studios in Florida. Currently there are 8 listed in critical condition at an Orlando Hospital.”
If you are a victim of this scam, you should immediately uninstall the Foxs NEWS app from your “Apps” tab. You should also remove the fake post from your timeline and warn your friends about the scam.
