Fake Profiles Part 1 – MySpace
Let’s face it, social networking applications like MySpace and Facebook are huge. Because of their popularity, they’ve also become a prime target for spammers to push their ads and products. Part 1 of the fake profiles series takes on these so called “internet marketers” and sheds some light on the ins and outs of how fake profiles help shadier individuals profit.
Fake Profiles Part 2 – Online Dating
More and more people are using online dating websites to find romance, but along the way, they likely find more than their fair share of fake profiles trying to trick them into signing up for something they really don’t need.
Fake Profiles Part 3 – Craigslist Scams
Craigslist is the perfect place to combine a few fake profiles with a few fake ad listings to make big money. By luring in Craigslist users with a free product (or pet), scammers are able to use an autoresponse on their email address to trick people into signing up for an affiliate offer.
Fake Profiles Wrap-Up
The fake profiles series comes to an end with a few closing remarks for innocent web-goers as well as fake profile abusers themselves.
