The phishing scam falsely asserts that the victim's Facebook page will be permanently deleted due to a post allegedly infringing on trademark rights.
There is no actual infringement; it's all part of the scammer's malicious plan.
In a recent wave of cybersecurity threats, scammers have unleashed a sophisticated phishing scam targeting META business owners on Facebook.
Perpetrators are sending deceptive messages claiming trademark rights infringements, posing a severe risk to unsuspecting page owners.
A concerning phishing scam has emerged, specifically targeting business owners associated with Meta Platforms, Inc. Scammers are exploiting fears of trademark rights infringements, attempting to force page owners into clicking on malicious links under the guise of resolving alleged policy violations.
The fraudulent message, seemingly originating from a supposed temporary support agent, warns recipients of an impending permanent deletion of their Facebook page.
The scam leverages the authority of Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly Facebook, to create an atmosphere of urgency and legitimacy.
In normal circumstances, scammers and two-bit thieves create phishing pages which are full of coding errors, spelling and grammar mistakes.
The ongoing phishing scam is quite sophisticated only and only because of its flawless design.
The phishing scam involves collecting personal data, including full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth.
Once signed in, the scammers siphon off their email and password.
In the next stage of the scam, victims are requested to provide additional Personally Identifiable Information for supposed verification, such as an ID card, passport, or driver's license.
Behind the scenes, the scammers attempt to change the passwords of the victims' email addresses and Facebook accounts.
The scam relies on the victim's anxiety about losing their Facebook page and business reputation.
By including an official-looking Meta Platforms, Inc. copyright notice and a seemingly authentic support ID, scammers aim to lend credibility to their fraudulent message.
This isn't the first instance of Meta business owners falling victim to a phishing scam.
In October 2023, Vietnamese hackers were reported to have employed DarkGate malware targeting META accounts in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Verify Official Communications: Authentic notifications from Facebook or Meta Platforms, Inc. would typically appear directly in the platform, not via external links.
Cross-Check Support IDs: Legitimate support communications usually come from official channels within the platform, not from temporary support agents with ambiguous IDs.
META business owners and Facebook page administrators are advised to stay informed about potential scams and report any suspicious activity to the platform's official channels.
This Cyber News was published on www.hackread.com. Publication date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:13:04 +0000