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Is This Facebook Email a Scam? How to Tell

Facebook is the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks. Scammers target Facebook users with fake login alerts, Marketplace fraud, business page violation warnings, and impersonation schemes.

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Common Facebook Scam Types

"Someone tried to log into your account" phishing
Facebook Marketplace buyer/seller fraud
Business page "policy violation" warnings
"Is this you in this video?" message scam
Fake Meta/Facebook copyright strike notices
Romance scams via Facebook Dating and Messenger

Example Scam Messages

These are examples of fake messages impersonating Facebook. Never click links in unsolicited messages.

Facebook: We noticed a login attempt from an unrecognized device. If this wasn't you, secure your account: facebook-security-check.com

Meta Business: Your page has been flagged for violating community standards. If you don't appeal within 24 hours, your page will be permanently deleted: meta-business-appeal.com

Hey! Is this you in this video?? 😂 [link]

Red Flags to Watch For

  • Login alerts from non-facebook.com domains
  • "Appeal" links for page violations (Facebook handles these in the app)
  • Messages from friends containing suspicious links (their account was likely hacked)
  • Marketplace buyers who overpay or send fake payment screenshots
  • Copyright/policy violation urgency — Facebook gives you time to respond

Legitimate Facebook Contact Info

Visit facebook.com/help or access security at facebook.com/settings → Security and Login. Facebook support is only available through the Help Center — there is no phone support.

Live Community Flags

Recently reported Facebook scam variants from the Cautellus community. Flagged items include deepfake videos, cloned voicemail, and spoofed domains.

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