Help Me Howard: Facebook Scam, Account Hacked

A New York woman's Facebook account was hacked into and the hacker identified himself as her and began telling her Facebook friends that she had been robbed in London and needed money wired to her so she could get back home. Unfortunately, a friend she had just reconnected with sent $650 via Western Union. We talk to an identity and computer expert on how to keep safe on the new social websites.

For the full story, read Howard's blog: www.wpix.com/helpmehoward. If you have a problem, send him an e-mail at helpme@wpix.com or call his hotline at (212) 210-2490.

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