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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 The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate.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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Christmas Kerbside Bin Collection Arrangements
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Friday 19th of December,
Blue Green Algae warning for Lake Bartlett
Greater Shepparton City Council is warning the public to avoid direct contact with water in Lake Bartlett in Tatura after detecting high levels of blue-green algae. Read more
Friday 19th of December,
Works at GV Link Enterprise Park reaching milestones
Works at GV Link Enterprise Park, at 250 Toolamba Road, Mooroopna, continue to progress, with Stage 1 of the roundabout works nearing completion and the subdivided lots taking shape. Read more
Wednesday 17th of December,
Council awards over $1.9 million in contracts for projects
Greater Shepparton City Council noted the awarding of more than $1.9 million in contacts for three projects at the December Council Meeting on Tuesday. These works include essential maintenance and projects which keep our region moving and residents… Read more
Wednesday 17th of December,
Council to establish Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton User Group
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More Events in Greater Shepparton
Thursday 15th of January,
SAM Summer Camp: Painting Tapestry Tales with Sarah Levett
Guided by Wiradjuri/Gundungurra artist Sarah Levett, kids will create a hanging tapestry using symbols while learning about the way symbols are used in First Nations cultures to tell stories about identity… Read more
Tuesday 13th of January,
SAM Summer Camp: On the Road with Family Haven
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Thursday 15th of January,
Snake Safety
Want to learn more about the snakes that call our region home? Read more
Monday 12th of January,
SAM Summer Camp: Shrinky Dink Charms
Using the magic of shrink plastic, kids take inspiration from the bold graphics of JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live to design their own custom shrinky-dink creations, ready to clip on to bags and pencil cases… Read more
Wednesday 31st of December,
Greater Shepparton/ Mooroopna New Years Eve Festival
A Free Family Friendly New Years Eve Event. Read more
Tuesday 6th of January,
Storytime and Nature Walk
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