So my Facebook ignorant relatives are happily "sharing" and "liking" a page that claims to be giving away a free pickup. When I go to the page (G-M-C Auto) it is obviously a fake, with no link back to a web site or even an address or contact number for "G-M-C Auto".

So it's a fake, but why are they doing it? Trying to gather info, or just some kid having fun? Very weird.

https://www.facebook.com/G-M-C-Auto-1739412329644804/

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WE ARE GIVING AWAY 3 "2017 GMC Sierra" TO THREE LUCKY FANS On 5th October ! WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED RANDOMLY.
TO PARTICIPATE, LIKE & SHARE THIS POST QUICKLY !
WRITE COMMENT "DONE"
<3 (y) WINNER MUST LIKE OUR PAGE ! GOOD LUCK.

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Social engineering

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Figured you'd still be on MySpace

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AOL dialup

My relatives are doing this with free RV's. I die a little inside every time.

Chain letters?

Not really.

I've heard that a page with signicant likes and shares can be sold with the other company gaining information on the people who liked/shared the profile. Or they turn that profile into something spammy and it shows up on your newsfeed basically advertising.

LOLz.

How did you get this from US Videotel?

Same with RVs, motorhomes, etc. Have we hit the point where we are going to start pushing back on these people? Or are we still ignoring it?

Disney trips, cruises, etc. too.

Ah, the Nigerian Prince has adapted to the 21st century...