Cybersecurity experts have issued an urgent warning to Facebook users over a new scam that they've coined the "I can't believe he's gone scam.” This emotionally manipulative scam tricks users into downloading malware, with posts featuring fake news branding, and implying that a loved one has died. Clicking on the linked post will bring users to a compromised site designed to harvest their personal information. When users come across unexpected or alarming posts, especially those about personal emergencies, they need to take a moment to verify their legitimacy before clicking on any links.
Urgent Warning To Facebook Users — Beware the “I Can’t Believe He’s Gone” Scam
Cybersecurity experts have issued an urgent warning to Facebook users over a new scam that they've coined the "I can't believe he's gone scam.” This emotionally manipulative scam tricks users into downloading malware, with posts featuring fake news branding, and implying that a loved one has died. Clicking on the linked post will bring users to a compromised site designed to harvest their personal information. When users come across unexpected or alarming posts, especially those about personal emergencies, they need to take a moment to verify their legitimacy before clicking on any links.