You may want Apple’s new 7-inch iPad mini tablet, but don’t click on that offer for a free one making the rounds on Facebook.The latest scam circulating the social network comes from the Facebook accounts of friends you know and includes Apple’s signature logo. The message promises a free iPad mini for Apple developers:
“Are you a Apple fan ? The Free iPad mini offer is on. Go here – [LINK] to get Free iPad mini,” the message says.
After clicking on the link, the user is directed to a rogue Facebook application and automatically posts a message to their wall, urging friends to participate in the offer.
“Rogue applications like the one shown above can be used to scoop up your personal information, or spread spam and scams rapidly across the social network,” security site Sophos said. “Despite the use of Apple’s world famous logo, the messages have nothing to do with the Cupertino-based firm.”
The scam comes as the launch date of the iPad mini nears (Friday, Nov. 2). Pre-orders for the device sold out quickly online, so the demand to get your hands on the new device is high.
“If you mistakenly installed a rogue app, remove the messages from your timeline, revoke the app’s publishing rights and report it as spam to Facebook, and ensure that you have revoked its access to your account,” Sophos said.
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