Identity thieves using Facebook to pull you in - be vigilant.

Crime 100By Staff

April 22, 2017

BURLINGTON, ON

 

ID theft screenThis is an Identity Theft that attempt that is so obvious – but it will pull in thousands of people if only because there are tens of millions of Facebook users.

If you didn’t make a request to change your password – ignore it. Expect to see this message often. Your Facebook page might have a lot of information about you. You will want to keep it private.

Facebook password change

That “Let us know” line is possibly the most dangerous. If you didn’t request the change – then this is someone wanting to steal your identity and your Facebook page could be a gold mine for a thief.

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