If you use Facebook, be careful what you click on when visiting the site.
“It's basically infected accounts that are soliciting other accounts friends of friends with ads that say you can get a free Costco coupon or gift card or free Starbucks coupon or gift card,” said Timothy Caminos of Hawaii Better Business Bureau.
Experts say once the person clicks on the ad, you allow your personal information to be taken.
“This malware that's imbedded within these coupons within the links on the site there really allowing people access to individuals’ computers,” explains Caminos.
“They're attempting to phish information off people's computers so it's another ID theft scam,” said Caminos.
The fake cards being offered on Facebook are valued between $25 to $50 each.
“Million of people use Facebook millions of people use Starbucks and Costco and they're hoping these scams are hoping that millions of people become infected and they can obtain they're information,” said Caminos.
“Generally when one person's identity is stolen it can cost one person up to $700 and many hours just to get their own personal information fixed,” said Caminos.
Alternatively, you can call our Action Line Volunteers who will answer your consumer concerns.
Call them at #591-0222, Monday through Friday between 11 am and 1 pm or send an email to actionline@khon2.com.
