We’re seeing a number of users on Facebook sharing posts on their Timeline about the cause of their death in future or how they would be dying. The reason being is that these users have activated the Facebook application called – How Will You Die, which is posting these messages on their behalf and spamming the entire social network.

Here are some screenshots of the message that we have noticed -

I got “bomb” on the How will you die? quiz! [link], I got “war” on the How will you die? quiz! [link]

Clicking the link provided will take you to the application page where you are shown the “Allow” and “Don’t Allow” buttons. Clicking the “Allow” button will allow the app to access your personal information including the list of your friends, user ID, and other information that are publicly available. This will also allow the app to post messages and photos, and also update your Facebook status on your behalf.

This is why you’re notice the spam updates from your friends who have actually activated the app. The app is posting the messages on their behalf. Although this app is created just for fun, the amount of spam messages it updates is completely ridiculous and annoying.

I highly recommend that you do not allow this app to post on your behalf or access your information. Your details will be available to the developer and might misuse them.

There have been a number of hoax and scam messages that are spreading on Facebook and Twitter. Here are of the latest scams that we have identified and warned our readers not to click or share them –

• Receive Free Tickets To Cedar Point (Limited Time Only) Facebook Scam
• Important Notice for All, Watch out for Your Wall – Facebook Hoax
• Rollercoaster Accident in California Facebook Scam
• OMG Have You Watched This Embarrassing Videos on Live TV? Facebook Scam

With over 800 million users on Facebook, the social networking giant has always been the main target for spreading scams and spam messages. It is quite difficult to identify scams on Facebook. Here is a post on How to Identify and Avoid Facebook Scams. Bookmark Techie Buzz Facebook Scams or Subscribe to Scam Alert Feed. We always keep you updated with the latest scams spreading on Facebook. Alternatively, you can follow our dedicated scams page on Facebook – Techie Buzz Scam Monitor.