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Facebook Scams 101: How to Spot and Avoid These Common Cons

Facebook Scams

Have you ever seen a post in your Facebook feed that just seemed… sketchy?

That was your internal scam sense telling you to keep scrolling. Overall, Facebook is a secure place to share information and interact with friends, but at 2.912 billion daily active users, it’s also fertile ground for fraudsters looking for an easy target.

So how do you separate scams from legit posts? Be on alert for these common cons…


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