Facebook Will Donate for 'Likes' Hoax - Isabella Abused Wife Message

Outline
Message circulating on Facebook claims that, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to donate 50 cents to help fund an operation for abused wife "Isabella" each time her photograph is liked. The post includes a link to a video that supposedly shows proof of the abuse.



Brief Analysis
The claims in the message are false. Facebook will not donate money based on how many times a picture or post is "liked". Any message that makes such a claim is sure to be a hoax. The link in the message leads to a pointless and unfunny video that has nothing to do with an abuse case. The post is the work of imbecilic Facebook "like-whores".

Enter your email address to subscribe to the Hoax-Slayer Newsletter:

Last updated: 15th June 2012
First published: 15th June 2012
Article written by Brett M. Christensen
About Brett Christensen and Hoax-Slayer

Example


Detailed Analysis
According to this message, which is currently circulating around Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to help fund expensive surgery required by Isabella, a woman who suffered ongoing physical abuse. The message features a blurry picture supposedly depicting Isabella being abused by her violent husband. The message claims that every time a Facebook user "likes" Isabella's picture, Zuckerberg will donate 50 cents for her operation.

The post also includes a link to a "proof" video that supposedly depicts Isabella being abused by her husband at home.

However, the claims in the message are utter nonsense. Facebook will certainly not donate 50 cents to help "Isabella" or anyone else just because someone "liked" a picture. Any message that claims that Facebook will donate money based on how many times a picture or post is liked or shared is certain to be a hoax. In fact, this message is just one more inane example in a long series of absurd hoaxes that falsely claim that money will be donated in exchange for forwarding, sharing or liking a message.

It is unclear where the included image originated or what situation it actually depicts. But, whatever its origin, it is being used in this message only to further the lies of the hoax's perpetrators.

Moreover, the link in the message does not open a video about a husband abusing his wife. Instead, the link leads to a nauseating YouTube video in which two "girls" make an amazingly inept attempt to be funny. The primary aims of this stupid hoax are apparently to collect "likes" as well as promote the video and the profiles of the "Facebook Girls" who created it.

The hoax represents a prime example of the tactics used by that most despicable of all Facebook users, the "like-whore." These immoral and desperate losers will do virtually anything to amass Facebook likes including reposting stolen images of sick or injured children.

Please do not further the goals of these like-whores by reposting or liking such posts or viewing associated videos and profiles.



References
Charity Hoaxes
A Special Appeal to Facebook Users - Unauthorised Use of Baby Zoe Chambers Photograph
Baby With Skin Rash Facebook Share Hoax

---

Pages in this issue:

1. Facebook Will Donate for 'Likes' Hoax - Isabella Abused Wife Message
2. The Croc Whisperer
3. Irish Friendship Wish Chain Letter
4. Can Birds Die From Eating Discarded Gum?
5. Qian Hongyan AOL Money For Forwarding Hoax
6. Foursquare 'Friend Request Approved' Pharmacy Spam
7. Hitman Payoff Scam Email
8. LinkedIn User Passwords Stolen - Change Your LinkedIn Password Immediately
9. Hoax: Facebook to Start Charging This Summer - Facebook Icon Will Turn Blue ( Or Gold)
10. Useless Warning - Facebook Will Start Using Your Photos in Ads on Friday
11. Completely Pointless and Misleading 'Facebook Privacy Notice'
12. Black Lion Facebook Hoax
13. 'Switch to Pink Facebook' Survey Scam
14. Satanist Friend Request Facebook Warning
15. Nine Zero Hash Phone Scam Hoax
16. Paypal 'You Sent a Payment' Malware Emails
17. FedEx Incorrect Delivery Address Malware Email