Newest Facebook scam - Russel Brand and Kate Perry leaked tape
By Bryan on January 27, 2012 | Phishing, facebook scam, fraudulent site, facebook, scammers attack, malicious facebook
Cyber criminals do not stop attacking Facebook users via various scams and it does not seem to stop any time soon. The latest of their scams is about Kate Perry and Russel Brand. Be careful!
Russel Brand and KatePerry leaked tape SCAM
Nowadays Facebook is really popular f(ph)ishing pond for scammers – this time they try to use people's curiosity about Hollywood celebrities. They claim to have a secret Russel Brand and Kate Parry sex tape and that you may watch it.
What actually happens?
Once people click the provided link which should lead to the leaked sex tape, a pop-up window with fake Facebook page opens. However, it does not allow you to watch the tape – it says that a DivX plug-in is required.
"DivX plug-in required.
You do not have the required plug-in to view the video.
1. Instal Youtube Premium plug-in
2.Reload the page using F5"
Not only you will not see the tape, but there is no such tape at all and the plug-in they claim you are required to watch the tape is actually a worm.
How to stay safe?
If you are a frequent visitor here, you might have heard about so many scams flowing around in Facebook these days. Especially, concerning Facebook's timeline, free 100s recharge, etc. Try not to fall for traps like that. Best ways are just using your common sense and Google. Just use a simple search and include a word scam. For example, “Russel Brand and Kate Perry leaked tape +scam“. This will save you at least 90% of the time. Keep Safe!
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