Facebook Survey Scams
Survey Scam - 'Malfunctioning Online Store Giving Free iPads'Message distributed on Facebook claims that an online store is malfunctioning because they forgot to include a payment page and customers are therefore receiving free iPads as a result.
Published: March 7, 2013
Xbox 720 Bogus Facebook GiveawayMessage being distributed on Facebook claims that users can have the chance to win an Xbox 720 by liking and sharing a promotional image and liking an associated Facebook Page.
Published: March 7, 2013
Free PlayStation 4 For Testers Survey ScamMessages being distributed on Facebook claim that Sony is looking for people to test the new PlayStation 4 and that they will get to keep the test PlayStation so long as they like a Facebook Page and share the post.
Published: March 7, 2013
Taylor Swift 'Sex Tape Leaked' Facebook ScamMessage on Facebook claims that popular US singer Taylor Swift's iPhone has been hacked and that recipients can click a link to view a sex tape taken from the phone and leaked on the Internet.
Published: February 6, 2013
Free Disneyland Tickets Survey ScamVarious Facebook messages claim that users can receive free tickets to Disneyland by liking and sharing a picture and participating in online surveys.
Published: February 5, 2013
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Bunnings Gift CardMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can get a free Bunnings Warehouse Gift Card valued at $500 by clicking a link in the post.
Published: December 5, 2012
Undertaker - John Cena 'Bloodiest Fight Ever' Survey ScamMessage being distributed on Facebook claims WWE wrestler Undertaker suffered a severe head injury in a fight with fellow wrestler John Cena and invites users to click a link to view a video of this "bloodiest fight ever on WWE'.
Published: November 20, 2012
Target 'Free Gift Voucher' Survey ScamMessage appearing on Facebook walls claims that users can get a free Target voucher worth $500 by clicking a link in the message.
Published: November 19, 2012
Survey Scam - Change Facebook to BlackMessages being sent out across Facebook invite users to click a link to change their Facebook profile to black or another color.
Published: November 13, 2012
Facebook Rogue App/Survey Scam - Free $100 McDonald's Gift CardPost appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free McDonald's gift card worth $100 by following a link in the message.
Published: November 5, 2012
Rey Mysterio is NOT DeadMessage circulating on Facebook claims that WWE wrestler Rey Mysterio has died in a stunt gone wrong. The message includes a link that supposedly provides more information about the accident.
Published: October 20, 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - 'Drunk 17 Year Old Caught on Tape'Message making its way across Facebook entices users to click a link to view a "stunning" video of a 17 year old girl caught on tape while drunk at school.
Published: October 8, 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free £100 ASDA VoucherMessage appearing on Facebook claims that UK supermarket chain ASDA is giving away £100 gift vouchers to users who click a link in the post.
Published: September 25, 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free $500 Woolworths Gift VoucherPost appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free Woolworths voucher worth $500 by following a link in the message.
Published: September 6, 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Argos Gift CardMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free £500 Argos Gift Card just by clicking a link in the post.
Published: August 9, 2012
'View Facebook Followers' Scam Targets Twitter UsersMessage being pushed across Twitter claims that users can see who has viewed and followed their Facebook Profile by clicking a link in the tweet.
Published: August 2, 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free $500 Coles VoucherMessage appearing on Facebook claims that Coles is offering free $500 vouchers tor users who click a link in the post.
Published: July 26, 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Bestbuy Gift CardMessage appearing on Facebook and being distributed via SMS claims that electronics retailer BestBuy is offering free $1000 gift cards to users who follow a link in the post.
Published: July 23, 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Tesco VoucherMessage appearing on Facebook claims that uses can receive a free Tesco Voucher just by clicking a link in the post.
Published: 4th June 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Oakleys To All Facebook Users!Message appearing on Facebook claims that all Facebook users can receive a free pair of Oakley sunglasses just by following a link in the post.
Published: 10th May 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Pair of Ray-BansMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can get a free pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses by clicking a link in the post.
Published: 27th April 2012
'Switch To Green' Facebook Survey ScamMessage appearing on Facebook Walls claims that users can switch to a green Facebook Profile by clicking a link in the post.
Published: 19th April 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Pair of Toms ShoesMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users will receive a free pair of Toms shoes if they click a link included in the post.
Published: 21st March 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Six Flags TicketsMessage appearing on Facebook claims that amusement park company Six Flags is giving away four free tickets to Facebook users who click a link in the post.
Published: 16th March 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - FREE Beats by Dr. Dre HeadphonesMessage appearing on Facebook claims that Facebook users can receive a free set of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones by following a link in the post.
Published: 21st February 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Subway Gift CardMessage appearing on Facebook claims that Facebook users can receive a free Subway gift card worth $100 by clicking a link.
Published: 23rd Januaury 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Amazon Gift CardMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free Amazon gift card by clicking a link in the post.
Published: 20th January 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Tim Hortons VoucherMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free Tim Hortons voucher valued at $100 by clicking a link in the post.
Published: 19th January 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free Southwest Airlines TicketsMessage appearing on Facebook and being sent out via email claims that Southwest Airlines is giving out free airline tickets to Facebook users.
Published: 15th January 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - McDonald's Free Meal VouchersMessage appearing on Facebook claims that people can eat free at McDonald's by clicking a link in the post.
Published: 11th January 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free $400 Aldi Gift VoucherPost appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free Aldi voucher worth $400 by following a link in the message.
Published: 11th January 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Dunkin' Donuts Free Gift CardMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free $100 Dunkin Donuts gift card by following a link in the post.
Published: 10th January 2012
Facebook Survey Scam - Free $500.00 Victoria's Secret Gift CardMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a $500 Victoria's Secret gift card by clicking a link in the post.
Published: 9th January 2011
'Switch to Pink Facebook' Survey ScamMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can switch the colour of their profile from blue to pink by clicking a link.
Published: 6th January 2011
Facebook Survey Scam - Free $100 Shell Gas CardMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free Shell Gas Card worth $100 by clicking a link in the post.
Published: 30th December 2011
Facebook Survey Scam - $50 Dollar General Gift CardMessage appearing on Facebook claims that uses who click a link will receive a free $50 gift card from variety store chain Dollar General.
Published: 29th December 2011
Facebook Survey Scam - Walgreens Free Gift CardPost appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free Walgreens gift card by following a link in the message.
Published: 28th December 2011
Facebook Survey Scam - Get a Costco Gift Card for FreeMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can get free Costco Gift Cards just by following a link.
Published: 12th December 2011
Facebook Survey Scam - Eat for Free at CheeseCake FactoryMessage appearing on Facebook claims that users can eat at the Cheesecake Factory for free by following a link to claim a gift card.
Published: 11th December 2011
JB Hi-Fi Facebook Survey ScamMessages being posted on Facebook claim that users can get free JB Hi-Fi vouchers just by clicking a link.
Published: 9th December 2011
Free Facebook Credits Survey ScamMessage appearing on Facebook Walls claims that the user can get 5000 Facebook credits for free just by following a link in the post.
Published: 30th November 2011
Starbucks Coffee Free Gift Card Survey ScamEmails and Facebook posts claim that Starbucks is giving away free gift cards and instruct users to click a link to claim their prize.
Published:16th November 2011
