If you've gotten message on your business page via Facebook Messenger, or maybe even an email, regarding copyright infringement or your Page being scheduled for deletion, don't panic.This is a prevalent phishing scam that is running rampant right now. Rest assured that your Page is fine as long as you don't click on any links in the message and you take steps to protect your account.
If you're like most business owners, you've become more active on Facebook and Instagram. Posting more frequently, and maybe even advertising. Scammers take notice when businesses become more active on Facebook and Instagram and they target these businesses with messages intended to steal personal data and gain access to your Facebook account.
This is how the scheme works:
You can protect yourself from phishing scams like this by not clicking on the links, reporting the profile and deleting the message. Know that Facebook will not send you messages via Facebook Messenger. Legitimate communications from Facebook will be sent to you via email, but check the Sender's email address. Real emails from Facebook will come from an address that ends with @support.facebook.com.
Here's three important steps you can take to safeguard your Facebook and Instagram Business Accounts.
Protecting your Facebook and Instagram Business Accounts is one of the most important things you can do today to safeguard your business.