A chain message has creeped up along Facebook users this . "Secret Sister", a recently reported scam,claims that participants can buy 1 gift for another participant and recieve 36 in exchange. During the process, names and personal information like adressess are given and recieved between friends and strangers. Not only does these "gift exchanges" alert potential criminals and thieves but giving out information online is illegal according to the U.S. Postal inspection Service. Chain letters are considered a "form of gambling" if money to participate or trade is involved.
These scams and trades aren't uncommon; in fact, victims of scams have posted videos on YouTube of their experiences and waste of money. Another victim of a "scam" would be the Trojans vs. the Greeks. A true form of scam artistry, the Greeks sending the Trojans a "gift", which we all know was a complete failure on the Trojans part.
http://m.nydailynews.com/news/national/facebook-secret-sister-exchange-not-safe-legal-article-1.2425845
I agree with you that these scams aren't uncommon but, I also can't find it in me to sympathize with these victims. I say so because, many chain messages are sent along Facebook and they're always fake. So why would someone ever believe this one just because it says they'll get something in return? It seems they're just lacking common sense, you can never trust the internet especially when it is asking for personal information.
ReplyDeleteJillian Linnear P.8
Yeah, I agree with the above comment. I think it's unfortunate that these scams exist, but also foolish on the part of the victims
ReplyDeleteI think that scams like these the people who start the scams take all the blame but it actually isn't all their fault. The victims are to blame as well for falling for the scams. -Mattie Whisler 9th period Flex
ReplyDeleteI see scams all the time on social media such as Facebook and I think people just need to be more aware while using the internet to ensure that they do not fall for these scams. --Claudia Anthony
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