Facebook users have ben warned to be aware of new scam that see cyber criminals cloning your Facebook profile in order to create a new fake account that is then used to con your friends into giving away money.
The news comes as thousands of people world have been sharing statuses warning others to be careful of of the scam which steals a user’s information and photos from their Facebook account.
Reports say hackers can allegedly use this new profile to befriend your contacts and make it appear as if you are stuck abroad without access to amy money.
Facebook say the best way to avoid the potential scam is to check your privacy settings and make all your information is set to private.