When a Facebook friend request turns into a hackers trap [Video]

Are you as fed up as I am with the seemingly endless number of scams flooding Facebook? You know, the ones I’m talking about — the messages that make you stop and think, “Is this for real?” 

Whether you’re new to Facebook or you’ve been scrolling for years, these scams can catch anyone off guard. But don’t worry. 

I’ve got your back with some great tips to keep your Facebook account (and your sanity) safe. By the time we wrap this up, you’ll be well-prepared to spot these digital fraudsters from a mile away.

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A real-life Facebook scam story

Before we dive in, let me share a recent email I received from Cheryl in Buna, Texas. Her experience highlights just how sneaky these scammers can be:

“I had a hacker tell me, posing as a friend, that they received another friend request from me …