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This article was published on Thursday, 1 October, 2015. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Thursday 1st of October, 2015,
Stay Smart Online are advising all Facebook users to beware of scams claiming to provide a Facebook ‘dislike’ button.
These scams will enable malicious individuals to access your account, post spam on your news feed, and ask for personal information.
The scams follow an official announcement by Facebook;
“GET NEWLY INTRODUCED FACEBOOK DISLIKE BUTTON ON YOUR PROFILE.”
After gaining your permission to view your account details and to post to your timeline, the scammers then ask for more personal information through surveys. This information can be used for identity theft, and the access to your account can be used to spread the scam, post spam, and otherwise collect information about you.
As and when additional options to interact with content on Facebook are made available, they will be released and made available on Facebook without the need to provide additional information, or click on links.
If you receive an offer through Facebook, you can report it as spam. Do not talk to the scammer in any capacity and do not click on any link they provide.
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Thursday 30th of April,
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Wednesday 29th of April,
Council endorses pathway to rebuild Shepparton Italian Social Club building
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Wednesday 29th of April,
Greater Shepparton overlooked in State Budget road funding
Greater Shepparton has again been overlooked in the Victorian Government’s upcoming 2026/27 State Budget, with no funding allocated to address congestion, road safety or critical freight routes across the municipality. Read more
Tuesday 28th of April,
Greater Shepparton misses out again as bus funding focuses on metro routes
The State Government’s latest public transport announcements have again highlighted significant inequities between metropolitan and regional Victoria, with just three improvements identified across regional areas and no commitment to review outdated… Read more
Monday 27th of April,
Road maintenance funding does not address long term regional challenges
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More Events in Greater Shepparton
Wednesday 6th of May,
Author Talk at Shepparton Library - James Wrigley: Retire Life Ready
Join James Wrigley, author of Retire Life Ready, for a practical, engaging session on creating the retirement you want. Read more
Friday 1st of May,
Bee Gees Revival - 10th Anniversary Tour
Direct from Melbourne, replicating the Bee Gees exquisite three part harmonies, backed by the big sound of the Night Fever band. View on Riverlinks
Tuesday 5th of May,
Messy Play
Looking for a fun, hands-on activity for your little ones? Join us for Messy Play! Read more
Saturday 2nd of May,
Shepparton Gators - Round 6
Big V Basketball is here!! Get ready for high-energy basketball and show your support for the Women's and Men's Big V Gators. Go GATORS! Read more
Saturday 2nd of May,
Boot Swap
Give your boots a new life! Read more
Thursday 7th of May,
May GVYP Social Dinner
Come along and join us at the fabulous local Shepparton Brewery for our monthly social. Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime local, this is a great opportunity to meet plenty of new young people. Read more
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