Facebook Password Giveaway

Surveys of scam victims indicate:

Lack of digital literacy, especially among older users and teens, significantly increases vulnerability. Facebook Password Giveaway

A “Facebook Password Giveaway” is any scheme—whether fraudulent or misguided—that encourages or requires a user to provide their Facebook login credentials (email and password) to a third party in exchange for a reward (e.g., cash, prizes, followers, or account verification). This paper analyzes the mechanics, risks, and legal ramifications of such practices. The key finding is that any password giveaway inherently violates Facebook’s Terms of Service, compromises account security, enables identity theft, and exposes participants to irreversible digital harm. Surveys of scam victims indicate:

"Mark Zuckerberg is giving away $5,000 to 500 people! To prove you are real, type your password in the comments. Then share this post to 10 groups." Lack of digital literacy, especially among older users

The Hook: Authority figures and urgency. The Reality: Comments are visible to the public. Scraping bots instantly harvest the passwords.