Did Facebook scam a cryptocurrency?

However, at this point, the scammers had already won. Around three hours after we contacted Facebook's media relations workers to notify them of the crypto scam, we witnessed a victim lose $800 in USDT, a currency that's also known as Tether.

Does Facebook own bitcoin?

Without giving a source, the tweet has fallen under fire. But given Milne’s status as a longtime Bitcoin investor, many believe what he’s saying. Other crypto influencers who believe Facebook has Bitcoin ownership are Jason A. Williams and Mira Christanto. The rumor states that Facebook will unveil its investment today during its earnings report.

Are fake Facebook emails a scam?

Scams involving fake emails have been around for years, and Facebook users are not immune from receiving them. Phishing email will include a link and some wording that encourages you to follow the link to Facebook — except it isn’t the real Facebook, just a spoofed website. Sometimes the website will be that you have compromised accounts.

Are Facebook friend requests a scam?

Anyone who’s been on Facebook for a while has encountered this scam. You get a Facebook friend request from someone you swear you are already friends with. This is a favorite tactic by scammers, who replicate entire Facebook accounts to mimic a legitimate person.