#ScamAlert

Описание: Facebook is a staple app that everyone has, but did you know... it is currently the "#1 Hunting Ground" for scammers!

Based on an analysis of over 100 actual cases recently (Jan 2026), the shocking truth is that scammers have infiltrated "almost every industry." Let’s take a look at the Top 5 most rampant scams on Facebook right now.

📊 Top 5 "Facebook Scammers" You Must Watch Out For!

🥇 Rank 1: Fake Shops (The Ghost Shop) - The Hottest Trend! The undisputed champion. Over 60% of Facebook cases fall into this category.

Popular Items: Mobile phones (especially second-hand iPhones/unredeemed pawn goods), Amulets/Sacred objects, Pets (Dogs/Cats/Gamecocks), Car tires, and Fashion clothing.

The Trick: Posting beautiful photos with prices that are too cheap to be true. Once you transfer the money - Blocked immediately. Or they trick you into transferring more for "insurance" or "shipping fees."

🥈 Rank 2: Fake Accommodation/Car Rental (The Ghost Booking) Rampant during holidays! Fake pages pop up everywhere.

Targets: Famous resorts (Phu Thap Boek/Khao Yai/Seaside spots) and Self-drive car rentals.

The Trick: They copy real pages perfectly and run ads. Once the victim transfers the deposit - They ask for extra "room insurance" or "key fees." If you don't pay, they disappear.

🥉 Rank 3: Job/Investment Scams (Hybrid Scam) Starts on Facebook, ends on money-draining apps.

Format: Job recruitment posts, hotel promotion invites, or selling special price goods (Milk/Air Purifiers).

The Trick: Once the victim chats with them, they are pulled into a LINE OpenChat group and tricked into doing missions like "Click to accept orders" or "Invest," requiring you to advance your own money first. In the end, you cannot withdraw the funds.

4️⃣ Rank 4: Friend Borrows Money (Hacked Account) The silent danger that catches many people off guard!

Format: Suddenly, a Facebook friend messages you (Messenger) saying, "Can I borrow some money?", "My bank app is down, can you transfer for me?"

The Truth: Your friend isn't borrowing money, but your friend "got their Facebook hacked." Scammers are impersonating them to deceive everyone they know until the accounts are drained.

5️⃣ Rank 5: Fake Police Pages (Fake Official) Preying on the hopes of those in trouble.

Format: Pages named "CIB...", "Crime Suppression...", "Lawyer...", claiming they can help recover lost money or track lost items.

The Trick: They trick victims into transferring money for "Processing fees" or "Financial trail investigation fees," revictimizing people who have already been scammed.

❓ Why is Facebook a "Den of Thieves"?

Easy Identity Creation: Anyone can create a page and use anyone's photo within 5 minutes.

Targeted Ads: Scammers are willing to pay for "Sponsored" ads to send deceptive posts directly to victims interested in those specific topics.

Trust: We tend to trust things our friends share or shops with lots of likes (which can be fake/bought likes).

🛡️ How to Spot and Prevent (The Survival Spell Against FB Scammers)

✅ 1. Check "Page Transparency": Go to the "About" tab - "Page Transparency."

If the page was created just a few days ago... SCAM!

If the page changes names frequently (e.g., from selling clothes to selling phones)... SCAM!

If many page admins are located in foreign countries... SCAM!

✅ 2. No Transfers to "Mr./Ms." (Personal Accounts): Reliable shops, hotels, or resorts should be registered and use Corporate/Business Accounts. If they ask you to transfer to a stranger's personal account... be suspicious immediately.

✅ 3. Video Call to Check Goods: If buying high-value items (Phones/Pets), ask to Video Call to see the actual product with the seller's face. If they make excuses or say it's inconvenient... they don't have the item!

✅ 4. Friend Borrows Money = Call Them: If a friend chats to borrow money, "Call" or "Video Call" them immediately (Do not call via the Messenger chat you are currently using, because the scammer will answer). Call their mobile number to verify their identity.

Stay aware... so you don't become the next victim in the statistics!

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