How many times have you seen a fascinating clip from an unknown film and wanted to know more about it? We recently came across dubious reels on Facebook that exploit precisely this curiosity and lead to risky ends. But be careful! Some of these seemingly innocent reels can lead you into a web of fraud and danger.

Facebook Reels: a stage for fraud?

Facebook Reels offers users a platform to share short, creative videos. But as with many digital offerings, this also attracts fraudsters. They entice you with fascinating film sequences and yet don't deliver what they promise.

From film clips to malware

It starts innocently. A short clip from a film you may not have seen before. And then the question: “Which film is this?” However, instead of a simple answer, you are often directed to links that are anything but innocent. These are these and similar Facebook Reels! In most cases, creator pages have the word “Movie” in their page title!

Facebook Reels: When movie clips become malware traps
Screenshot: Facebook

Click, redirected, disappointed

Behind the tempting film clips there is often no information about the actual film . And instead of answers, curious users receive links – dubious links.

Facebook Reels: When movie clips become malware traps
Screenshot: Facebook

Our tests show that once you click it, it can go anywhere.

The way into the trap: dubious detours

If you click on these links, you will often be redirected to strange and unrelated sites. Instead of the promised film, users end up on websites that range from gambling to aggressive download requests. Our research has revealed that many of these sites are malicious and attempt to install malware or intercept personal information.

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Screenshot: Malware warning

Curiosity as a trap

Why do scammers use this scheme? The answer is simple: curiosity is powerful. Tempting to see more of a fascinating movie, scammers rely on users to click impulsively without considering the risks.

Conclusion : The digital world offers us countless opportunities for entertainment and information, but there are also dangers lurking. Dubious Facebook Reels are just one example of how curiosity can be exploited. It is important to always be vigilant and critical before clicking on unknown links.

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