Will Facebook really send me a message that my page is being deleted?

No. Fake warnings sent via Messenger from accounts named 'Page Support' or 'Security Update' are phishing scams targeting business pages.

What is the Zelle scam on Facebook Marketplace?

A buyer insists on using Zelle, asks for your email, and you receive a fake email from 'Zelle' saying you must pay a fee to upgrade your account to receive the funds. Zelle doesn't work like this.

How do I verify if a friend's message is real?

Call them or text them outside of Facebook. Ask a question only they would know. If the grammar or subject matter seems completely out of character, don't engage.

Should I click the 'Look who died' link in Messenger?

Never. These are notorious phishing links designed to look like news sites, but they require you to 'log in to Facebook' to read the article, stealing your password.

Facebook Scam Checker

Verify a Facebook message before you reply or click.

Scammers frequently abuse Facebook and Facebook Marketplace to run advance-fee fraud, clone accounts, and steal logins. Check the message before you let a friend's profile lower your guard.

Security Insight

Facebook Marketplace is one of the most common vectors for peer-to-peer payment scams (Zelle, CashApp), while Messenger is heavily used for phishing links.

Built for Facebook Messenger and Marketplace

Catches fake Zelle emails and overpayment scams

Useful for suspicious 'Is this you?' links

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Why Facebook messages deserve extra scrutiny

The illusion of personal connection makes Facebook a prime target for scammers. An account can be cloned, or a real account compromised, meaning a message from your 'aunt' might actually be from a criminal in another country.

A friend messages you about a grant or investment

If a contact suddenly talks about a government grant they just received or a high-yield crypto investment, their account has likely been hacked.

A buyer wants to pay immediately but needs your email

On Marketplace, buyers who refuse to pay in cash and insist on Zelle, asking for your email first, are trying to send a fake payment confirmation.

You are asked to verify a code for a friend

A friend asking you to receive a text code and send it to them is actually a scammer trying to reset your own password.

You receive an 'Is this you in this video?' message

Messages containing a vague link implying an embarrassing video or photo are designed to steal your Facebook login credentials.

What IsThisSpam checks before you trust a sender

Quick verdicts are useful, but the real value is understanding why something looks safe, uncertain, or risky.

Account creation date

If a Marketplace buyer or a new friend request has a profile created just days or weeks ago, and zero other activity, treat them with extreme caution.

Impersonation patterns

Scammers clone profiles by downloading a user's public photos and creating a new account with the same name, then messaging the user's friend list.

High-pressure tactics

Marketplace buyers who are in a huge rush, claiming they need an item today but can't pick it up themselves, are almost always running a scam.

Context from the full message

The familiar profile picture is important, but a request to move the conversation off Facebook to text or WhatsApp is a major red flag.

Related guides

Use the checker for the fast answer, then read the deeper guidance for recurring scam patterns.

How to Spot a Facebook Marketplace Scammer

A breakdown of the payment tricks and overpayment scams used by fake buyers.

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The 'Is This You?' Video Scam on Messenger

Learn how malicious links spread rapidly through compromised friend lists.

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FAQ

These are the questions people usually ask right before they click, reply, or pay.

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