SCAM! SCAM! SCAM!

[willedoo]

22 hours ago, onetrack said:

To my surprise, someone in FB was actually doing their job, as the ad and the scammer were promptly deleted - an all-time record for FB.

It might have been that or he might have deleted himself after hoovering up enough deposits from people.

[red750]

Here's what I think is a scam, on Facebook. They post what is supposed to be a test with the catchline "Only those with perfect vision will find the odd number", and paste a panel like this. (I highlighted the odd numbers.)

 

 

They say they are offering huge prizes, in this case a tiny house and $70,000 cash. One prize has been won, 5 more to be won. That in itself is red flag No. 1. Who gives away that much on such a slim pretext. 

 

Anyway, I answered for a laugh, saying I found four different numbers, and listed them. Within half an hour I received a personal message saying "Congratulations, you are a lucky winner of a tiny house and $70,000." I texted back, "I live in Australia, How do I claim my prize?" They replied "Advise details of your Walmart membership and we will credit the money to it." Red flag No. 2.

 

I texted back "Walmart does not operate in Australia." They replied, "Go online and get an Apple card." Red flag No. 3. I texted, "It's after midnight here. I think this is a scam. Too many red flags." I haven't heard anything else since.

 

 

[onetrack]

Facebook - The Home of Scammers, and also owned by one of the worlds biggest scammers. 

[nomadpete]

2 minutes ago, onetrack said:

Facebook - The Home of Scammers, and also owned by one of the worlds biggest scammers. 

Yeah, but not the biggest.

 

I submit.... X ..... owned by the biggest scammer of all time.

[onetrack]

He's just an arrogant rich prick who thinks he's been elected to run the world by virtue of acquiring the title of the Richest Man in the World. Did you see him trying to arrange for the British politicians he doesn't like, to resign?? He makes Trump look tame by comparison.

[rgmwa]

He’s a nutcase. He might even scare Trump because he’s so much richer and in some ways more influential. Trump doesn’t like competition from someone he can’t easily intimidate. Will be interesting to see what happens when they don’t want to be on the same team anymore. 

[Jerry_Atrick]

8 hours ago, onetrack said:

Facebook - The Home of Scammers, and also owned by one of the worlds biggest scammers. 

Built by scammers for scammers should be their motto.

[red750]

Meta, Facebook end factchecking.

 

https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/meta-facebook-fact-checking/2025/01/07/id/1194167/