Notice a rise in suspicious DMs on Facebook?

You're not alone.

Here's how to recognize and delete phishing & spam messages targeting our industry.

See also: How to know if an email asking me to participate in a survey from Facebook or Meta is authentic

Recognizing Phishing & Spam:

• Unexpected Messages: From new or familiar accounts that don't feel right.

• Urgency and Errors: Pushy tones, threats, misspellings, or poor grammar.

• Strange Links: Never click on unsolicited links, no matter how legitimate they appear.

• Requests for Info: Legitimate companies won't ask for sensitive details via social media.

How to Respond:

• Don’t Engage: Ignore and delete suspicious messages immediately.

• Verify Elsewhere: Contact the entity through official channels if in doubt.

• Report: Use Facebook’s reporting tools to flag spam and phishing attempts.

Facebook’s Official Advice on Phishing:

• Security Practices: Facebook will never ask for your password via email or send you a password as an attachment.

• Common Phishing Tactics: Emails or messages may mimic notifications about friend requests, messages, or warnings about account issues.

• Dubious Claims: Watch out for unbelievable offers, like winning a Facebook Lottery, or threats to your account unless specific actions are taken.

• Reporting Suspicious Messages: If an email or message looks strange, report it directly to [email protected] or use the report links on Facebook.

Example Screenshots of Facebook Scams In The DM / Inbox

• Reporting Suspicious Messages: If an email or message looks strange, report it directly to [email protected] or use the report links on Facebook.