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Some examples of Click Baiting & Like/Share Scams

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Like/Share Scam

Like/Share Scam

Using your faith a means to scam you into sharing.

Another classic

Another classic

Seems so innocent but in reality most have a darker agenda.

Another Mercedes Prize Scam

Another Mercedes Prize Scam

Classic scam

Share Scam

Share Scam

A classic and one often used.

Possible Share Scam

Possible Share Scam

The intentions behind sharing this are good, but the reality is that this could be a scam in order to harvest your details.

Share Scam

Share Scam

Again the intention might be honourable in sharing this but usually there is a hidden agenda.

Classic Click Bait

Classic Click Bait

You are tempted to click in order to satisfy your curiosity.

A popular hoax

A popular hoax

This did a lot of damage as users tried to charge their smart phones in a microwave

Mercedes Benz Scam

Mercedes Benz Scam

A typical like/share prize scam

Virgin Airline Scam

Virgin Airline Scam

A typical like/share prize scam

Dangerous Link

Dangerous Link

This type of pic often drove a user to a third party page but in order to watch the video, you would need to log-in or create a new account, which required a password. This way hackers could get your password for other social media as 75% of users use the same password.

Click Bait

Click Bait

Using the Shock Factor

A Classic

A Classic

One of the first ever click baiting posts.

Classic Like/Share Hoax

Classic Like/Share Hoax

The wow or shock factor drives the like/share desire.

Amen

Amen

A not so subtle example of a like/share scam

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