MySpace Tracker Scams
Be Aware of MySpace Tracker Scams
Most people have it in their nature to
get curious when certain situations arise. This is no different for MySpace
members. For example, many people would love to know who is viewing their
MySpace profile, thus the sudden increase in MySpace tracker scams. The
following paragraphs will discuss how to identify MySpace Tracker scams, as well
as provide useful information regarding how to lessen your risks of falling
victim to one of these scam artists.
MySpace scam artists will attempt
any means to scam members, so they can hack into various MySpace accounts. The
also applies to MySpace tracker scammers. With many curious MySpace members,
these new Tracker scammers are starting to multiply. We want to know who is
viewing our MySpace profiles, so we often fall victim to these types of
scams.
One factor you should always take into consideration when you are
considering registration with a MySpace Tracker site is NEVER enter your
personal email and MySpace password into any site you are not sure of. If you
do, they will have full access to your MySpace account, and will likely post
bulletins, spam email, and all under your account. They will also be able to
change your password, and have to ability to post advertisement on your profile,
and even block you out of your own MySpace account. Should this happen to you,
there is not much MySpace administrators can do to retrieve your account for
you. In most cases, the best that can be done is deletion of the account, once
you can prove the account belongs to you.
Taking this into consideration,
if you still just have to try out a new MySpace tracker site, you should set up
a MySpace account to test it on. If all goes well, you can eventually delete
that MySpace account, and add the tracker to your real profile. Using a little
caution can save you a lot of hassle in the long run.
Always remember,
it's best to keep your password private. When you give someone your MySpace
password, you are essentially giving them full access to your MySpace account
... even MySpace tracker companies. They can now post bulletins in your name,
enticing your friends to click their advertisements. They can also make the same
request by spamming your MySpace email account. Finally, they can now post their
advertisements anywhere on your MySpace profile. And do they even really work?
Most of the time, the answer is no.
About the Author
Steve Iser is the author of several Social Networking
eBooks, and a popular Social Networking Traffic Software Application. For more
info see http://www.socialmarketingtoolbox.com