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Facebook Scams and Facebook News

There are some things you need to watch out for on Facebook, the good and the bad. Here are some Facebook scams you need to be aware of and some newsworthy Facebook things you should know about.

How do you Handle Facebook Viruses?

When you get Facebook viruses, what do you do? Do you cry? Do you send Facebook a mad email? or... Do you know how to get rid of Facebook Viruses?

The Dangers of Facebook! (and other social networking sites)

Sites like Facebook, MySpace and many others are no more dangerous than any other online media such as email, im'ing, chat boards or browsing personal websites. You still need to keep your eyes open for the same things and beware, because the hackers are out there, just watching and waiting for you to click on their tricks.

Facebook Is Going To Shut You Down?

If you clicked on the link so you could find out what you were reported for, the hackers instantly received access to your Facebook profile's personal information.

A Koobface Is a Virus

The Koobface virus is all alone on your computer and has free rein. Now he goes into your Facebook profile and starts sending messages and wall postings to all your Facebook friends, unbeknownst to you.

Profileye is Another Facebook Worm

Another Facebook application is actually a worm waiting to infiltrate your Facebook notification box and expose your personal information.

Facebook's Controversial New Terms of Use Policy

Has the user's information on Facebook been compromised? Is all the information you put on Facebook, including your photos and videos, going to become the property of Facebook. Some think so with the release of Facebook's new Terms of Use policy.

Breaking Up On Facebook

People are using sites like Facebook and Twitter to break up. It's amazing just how many people are breaking up using Facebook and Twitter. Find out how prevalent this growing trend of breaking up on Facebook and Twitter really is.

Facebook Risk: It's All About Dating and Money

This is a risk you face on Facebook that involves chatting or IM along with dating and ends with someone taking a risk, cash trading hands and someone at a loss for what has just happened to them.

"I Need Money" Facebook Scam

If you ever get a message from one of your friends on Facebook asking for financial help, think twice, this could be a Facebook scam. There's been a Facebook scam going around Facebook that is causing some people to loose large amounts of money.

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