One of the latest internet scams circulating on Facebook claims that Marlboro is giving away a free carton of cigarettes to celebrate their 100th Anniversary. The scam claims that Facebook users who share an associated webpage will receive a free carton of cigarettes.
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The Marlboro is Giving FREE Carton of Cigarettes to celebrate 100th Anniversary is designed to do several things. First, the scammers want to phish personal information from users which can be used for a variety of purposes. The scam and associated webpage may also hijack Facebook user details such as passwords and email addresses. Once it has obtained personal Facebook details it may use the account to post content and send messages to people on the user’s behalf. The scam may also attempt to install rogue Facebook apps that can take control of the compromised Facebook account.
The “Marlboro is Giving FREE Carton of Cigarettes to celebrate 100th Anniversary” scam is entirely false. No one will receive a free carton of cigarettes by sharing a webpage, completing surveys, or doing anything else. This scam is in no way associated with Marlboro and Phillip Morris companies.
If you notice a friend sharing the “Marlboro is Giving FREE Carton of Cigarettes to celebrate 100th Anniversary” webpage on Facebook make sure to let them know that they accounts may have become compromised and that their personal information may not be secure.
If you have fallen victim to this scam there are a few recommended steps that should be followed:
- Change your Facebook password. To change your Facebook password go to Settings. In the general section the option to change your password will be the fourth selection. If promoted to log-out your account in other locations make sure to do so.
- Remove rogue Facebook apps. In Settings, go to Apps, hover over the rogue app with your mouse, and click the X to remove it.
- Scan your computer for malware. To scan your computer for malware we recommend to use a reputable malware removal tool such as Malwarebytes.
Scam Examples
Marlboro is Giving FREE Carton of Cigarettes to celebrate 100th Anniversary (160 Carton Remaining) Claim your Cigarettes now offer ends today KTHT937192D.NOWOFFERS.XYZ
Marlboro is Giving FREE Carton of Cigarettes to celebrate 100th Anniversary (160 Carton Remaining) logo Follow these 2 simple steps below to Get your free Carton of Cigarettes. Remaining Cartons: 334 Step 1: Share This Page Step 2:Click On Send Button Below Then Select 5 Groups and hit SEND Checking The Steps Loader image not found Click Here To Claim Your Cigarettes.
I mean seriously? Do people even read the article, or do you just read the title? The article clearly says it’s a scam, and you have dumb asses begging for that “free carton”, like it’s a million dollars they’re giving away. No wonder they say the British are amongst the dumbest people in the world!
Can you please send me a coupon for a free carton of Marlboro cigarettes to,. Michael Legg at. 615 E. Airport Dr. Apt 3J,. Carthage, mo. 64836. Thank you
all you’ve done is piss me off and into quitting smoking your brand…with your hijacking my computer…you will see, change password
I have been smoking for Marlboro cigarette for over 40 years
Thank you Marlboro
Would love free stuff , & coupons
SCAM!!!!!
What a scam I called Marlboro’s 800 number (I am a member, if u arint u should sign up I have gotten quit a bit of stuff from them, they have a card game now u can play and guarantee u will get somethomthing, good quality stuff) it’s mainly to get entries for something big?!?! Anyway they said it is a scam and they r trying to get it off and to check with their site and u will find out anything they r running so I apologize if I sent anyone that email about the five cartons ?. ? Free? U think I should have known better??!! o’well goes to show ya,. Again sorry
plz im a member i would love a pack and ur givin carton plz plz god let me be one i did the facebook thing and sent me to a buch of adds [content removed by Admin] plz im a member been one online for 5 years now been smokin for 14 years now
marlboros menthol blue 72 marlboro menthols marlboro black green are my fav but i like gold and red also plz help me out befor its to late
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Thank you for my free# cartons of marlboros
U got free cigarettes from the offer?
No one did. I don’t understand how anyone can still think that this is not a scam… It is a scam.
I want Marlboro stuff for Free
Can i i really win.our is this some more bull s##t..scam.?
For years I’ve tried to win. Over 30 years yet to win.
Celebration to win