Monday, June 27, 2011

Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) Facebook Spam

Beware of this new facebook spam that is making use of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) brand:

Hey everyone for the past few months I have been trying this new weightloss product I saw on Oprah and CNN. You should check this out too , I am living proof this works. I have already lost weight by taking it, I hope you like it as much as I do! Here is the site http://pkhvjgyv.pkhvjgyv.acfw.info/?pkhvjgyv




This spam is obviously not endorsed by the official Oprah Winfrey Network. This deceitful facebook spam tags people with photos and a spammy message. If your account has been compromised, you may want to follow the guide below on how to get rid facebook virus Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

Facebook virus fix: Getting rid of facebook virus “Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)”

For most facebook spam applications that post messages in your wall, you can click the x mark beside your post to report it as spam, remove the application or revoke publishing rights.

You may also need to check your facebook account's settings to remove this malicious facebook scam application:
Go to the the Privacy Settings page
Click on ‘Edit Your Settings’ under Apps and Websites.
In the ‘Apps You Use’ section, locate the application
Click on ‘Edit Settings’ and remove all unwanted and malicious facebook apps.


Change your facebook password and use a good computer security tool.

Stop the spread of this facebook spam. Tell your facebook friends about this by sharing this post.

6 comments:

  1. Laurence McPhersonJune 29, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    This didn't work for me. Other suggestions????

    Thanks!

    Larry

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  2. please be aware of this OWN facebook spam.

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  3. Another one claiming to have won a free IPAD ....

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  4. i replied negatively to her!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. What is going on with the Weight Loss Spam on Facebook?...

    It's very easy to spread the app when people think it is a service or item they want - in this case, adding CNN and Oprah makes it seem more legit - it's not. However, with the millions of people on Facebook, obviously some of the less informed users...

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