Ignore them, they’re fake!
You open yourFacebookfeed and see a very important-looking, legal-sounding notice in the status update of a trusted friend.
What Are Facebook Chain Status Updates?
Other chain emails offered good luck or an influx of money if you forwarded the email to 10 people.
Some chain letters preyed on fears and superstitions, threatening bad luck if you broke the chain.
Others are inspirational quotes or even rallying cries to, “Copy and paste if you hate cancer.”
Why Do People Spread Chain Messages on Facebook?
Sometimes people really like the original message and feel strongly about sharing it.
Others may want to see how far the post will spread.
Whatever the reason, looks like they are here to stay.
Chain messages often address controversial political themes.
How Can You Spot a Harmful Chain Status Update?
How Can You Stop the Spread of These Updates?
Recognizing chain posts for what they are is key to preventing their spread.
A post that asks for a repost is a chain.
If it is a virus, you do not want it to spread to your account.
This method is the safest approach for everyone involved.
While this may seem harmless, you are creating a public listing of typical security-question answers.
