Facebook Click Bait Scam on the rise (again)

🕵️‍♂️ Here are some quick tips on spotting and avoiding these tricky clickbait tactics:

Keyur Patel
December 02, 2023 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

We've noticed an uptick in spammer profiles trying to sneak into our community Facebook posts, especially those related to rentals and sublease.

Check the Profile: Spam profiles often have limited information, vague details, or no posts. Be wary if something feels off. (see images below)
Verify Listings: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Always double-check rental or sublease listings. Legitimate ones provide detailed information and contact details.
Avoid External Links: Be cautious of posts with external links. These can lead to spam websites or scams.
Report and Block: If you suspect a spam profile, report it to Facebook and block the user. Let's keep our community safe!

In this specific example, we can see this person pretending to be Joy Patal commenting on one of the posts.

Keep posting the same links on posts where people are looking for rooms/rental apartments.

If you see/open the person’s profile, you will mostly see it’s locked and a brand new profile. They are not indeed a community member.

Remember, our Desi Dispatch community is here to look out for each other. Stay sharp and stay safe! 💙

If you spot any spam/fake posts or would like us to publish a scam story/incident please send us an email.

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