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Facebook Password Giveaway

| Type | Description | Example | |------|-------------|---------| | | Fake page or ad promising a reward for “verifying your account” by entering password. | “Get a blue check – enter your FB password below.” | | Contest Entry | “Like, share, and DM us your password to win an iPhone.” | Promoted via compromised accounts or fake influencers. | | Credential Harvesting | Third-party app claims to need password for analytics, growth, or prize delivery. | “We need temporary access to post the winner announcement from your account.” | | Internal Collusion (Rare) | Disgruntled or rogue employee offering passwords as part of a giveaway. | Insider threat in a marketing firm. |

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