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CUSTOMER ALERT

CUSTOMER ALERT

Beware of Latest Pandemic Scam Scammers have taken advantage of the pandemic since it began. One of the latest examples is this government impersonator scam, in which ads on social media offer to “help” you sign up for a government program that will give you a “free” device and internet service in exchange for money or personal information. While there is a real government program to help people connect during the pandemic — the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program — there’s no payment required to enroll.

Government impersonators can look and sound like the real deal. They often use government names (in this case, the FCC) and government seals to get you to open your pockets or share your personal information.

Here are some ways to thwart scammers’ attempts to impersonate the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program:
  • Only apply through the FCC and its listed providers. The only real way to sign up for the Emergency Broadband Benefits Program is at GetEmergencyBroadband.org. If another company says it can sign you up for this program, check first to see if they’re an approved provider.

  • Never pay to sign up to get benefits. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is free to sign up for those who qualify.

  • Don’t give your financial or other personal information to someone who calls, texts, or emails and says they’re with the FCC. If you think a call or message could be real, stop. Call the Emergency Broadband Support Center at 1-833-511-0311 to check.
As always, stay informed and stay aware to avoid becoming a scammer’s next victim.

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TUTORIAL/FAQ

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Download Graphics to View Question: I’ve had friends say they’re in Facebook jail. What does that mean and why would someone end up in that situation?

Answer: Facebook jail is an urban term coined by users to describe when someone is banned or blocked from accessing their account or posting on Facebook because of spammy behavior or failure to follow the platform’s guidelines.

There are seven common reasons why people end up in Facebook jail:
  1. Spamming – This can mean posting too quickly and often or sending out too many friend requests, which is how bots typically act.

  2. Inappropriate and Explicit Content – Included in this category is posting suggestive images or content regarding self-harm, hate speech, or threats.

  3. Posting Flagged Images or Videos – If Facebook has marked or flagged certain images due to spam or for violating the terms, and someone posts them on their page, it can lead to being flagged by Facebook.

  4. Logging into Multiple Accounts at the Same Time – This behavior is how bots often behave, which is why it can lead to Facebook jail.

  5. Automated Software – Most of this software is programmed to automatically like or comment on posts, which is a no-no on Facebook.

  6. Fake Accounts – Facebook notices someone using a fake account due to multiple people reporting it.

  7. Suspicious Payments – Making a payment using a fraudulent card is cause for an account to be banned.