For the most part, the internet has become an incredible source for consumers, allowing them to network with each other, compare prices and do research on who they can trust with their business. Sometimes, however, the internet can foster many of the business practices that consumers hope to avoid.
Recently, a growing number of people have had their Facebook accounts hacked by “businesses” that hope to access their social network. These hijackers take over somebody’s profile and advertise products and services, posing as that person. This way, they have not only hacked your profile but are advertising more scams to the friends in your network.
This scam is nothing new and has been a threat to online consumers for years. It is known as “phishing”, and hackers often get the information they need about online profiles by asking for log-ins and passwords in return for freebies that are never received. Phishing is one of many ways for hackers to take your information and use it to make a quick buck.
A spokesman for Facebook recently said the website thwarts over 500,000 hacking attempts per day and with this number growing, it is more important than ever to protect your online information. The easiest way to avoid these scams is to ensure that you are doing business and sharing your information with reputable companies only. The NCPB works to find the businesses that consumers can trust, not only with their information but with their confidence that the job will get done.
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