Your Facebook account got Hacked
It’s been a busy week for us reporting online scams and internet frauds.
And yet another example occurred just this morning as I was browsing around Facebook.
An instant message window popped up with a message from somebody that I did not know, but who looked like a nice enough person.
I have since emailed the person directly and warned them to change their Facebook password, but here is what happened . . .
I usually do not engage in Facebook chats with people I don’t know . . . just because I am too busy for it.
And because it is often a waste of time.
But hey!! It’s Saturday morning and I am just chilling . . . so what the heck.
So I reply to the message, and almost instantly 3 lines of text come back.
1st ALARM BELL
Now, I often copy and paste standard text where it will save me time, but not usually in the first line of a new conversation with someone that I do not know LOL
So, I take the bait and answer the question.
And again, almost instantly, 4 lines of text come back – definitely cut and paste.
2nd ALARM BELL
I read the message, and it’s definitely a sales pitch of some kind. That’s OK, although it was not something of interest to me.
But the English and grammar do not match what I would expect from the person in the Facebook profile.
3rd ALARM BELL
By now I am pretty much out of the conversation, so I cheekily reply with “You seem to type very quickly Miriam.“
Meanwhile, I am looking up who this person is on their FB page and looking for a way to contact them to verify what’s going on.
So I click on the “Request Phone Number” link in FB.
And straight away . . . “You request my number what for?“
So I roll with it . . .
Me – “So I can call you”
Them – “Why did you have to call me? Do we know each other before now?”
4th ALARM BELL
So I try a different tack. Having just checked where “Miriam” is based and having Googled the weather there, I ask . . .
“So, what’s the weather like in Melbourne this morning?”
The reply back . . . “Am busy”
Ooops . . . 5th ALARM BELL
As if I need any more by now.
So, now the game really is afoot . . .
Me – “Yes, I thought so!”
Them – “What exactly are you loking for”
Me – “I don’t know . . . you started this conversation What’s the weather like where you are . . . ?
It’s a pretty simple question to ask to break the ice in a social situation . . .
Hello, are you still there Miriam . . . ??”
My followup
So, I always like to help out when I find things online that need attention.
If your webpage isn’t working or has an error, I will message you.
And if your Facebook account has been hacked, I will email you.
Which is what I did with Miriam.
Hopefully, she gets the email and changes her password like I suggested.
Will update you if I get a reply back from her.
The Moral of the Story
- Use secure passwords!
- Use common sense online!
Passwords for your Facebook account are just as important as any other passwords.
Read these posts to find out more about using a secure password.
https://hotpinkwebsites.com.au/5-ways-secure-website
https://hotpinkwebsites.com.au/warning-to-wordpress-website-owners
And if your account got hacked, go to: http://www.facebook.com/hacked or go here for more info: http://www.facebook.com/help/131719720300233/
Click on the thumbnails to see the full size images of the Facebook message screen.
Well, that is quite simple really!
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Watch this short VIDEO
How To Recover Hacked Facebook Account.
What to do if your Facebook account has been hacked.
What should you do now?
- Make sure that you use secure passwords.
- Change your passwords now.
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Quote
Calls are cool, texts are alright, tweets are chill, a facebook message is okay, but nothing beats seeing someone in person.
~ Anurag Ray
Remember – Your Facebook account got Hacked
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