A couple of weeks ago a strange post from a friend showed up on my Facebook page. The post tagged me and 26 other friends. Here is a screenshot from that post:
I did not click the link to view the video and a couple of days later I read a warning about this type of post: If the link is clicked, it may ask you to install an update which when installed can then retrieve financial and credit card information for use by scammers.
Two things you should do if something like this shows up on your Facebook page:
1) Delete the post by clicking on the ellipsis (three dots) in the top right-hand corner of the post. If Delete is not an option, then "Hide the Post"
2) Notify the person who supposedly "tagged" you (they really didn't; it was something from their account that sent this out.) Encourage them to follow the directions on this page to remove any apps that might have been installed by Facebook without their permission.
You've heard it before but it bears repeating: Be cautious clicking on links on the internet (not just on Facebook). Period.
Have a terrific tech Tuesday. Period. Spring will soon arrive! :-)
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