Did you know that Facebook scammers depend on you to help them with their credibility? And that once you “friend” them, it opens up the door so they can dupe all your real friends along with all your friends’ friends?

But don’t freak out just yet. This blog is all about spotting the fake Facebook profile! And when you’re done, hopefully you’ll be extra careful about accepting a stranger’s friend request, even if they are friends with someone you know.