Facebook Influencer's Hack Exposes Widespread Podcast Scam

Facebook Scam Targets Influencers: Living In History Shares Her Story Victorville, CA—Social media influencer Courtney, from the popular page "Living In History," recently fell victim to a sophisticated Facebook scam. The incident highlights a growing trend of scammers targeting online personalities and their followers. Courtney explains, "They contacted me about a podcast opportunity, which turned out to be fake. It was very convincing at first." Upon investigation, she discovered nearly 20 other Facebook pages using identical content and profile pictures, all seemingly controlled by the same individual. The scam involved a fake podcast invitation, designed to lure victims into sharing sensitive information. Courtney's experience underscores the need for increased awareness and caution among social media users. Facebook has confirmed they are working to resolve the issue and remove the fraudulent pages. Courtney's proactive approach in contacting Facebook and alerting other victims is commendable. This serves as a reminder to always verify opportunities and report suspicious activity.