It’s one of the most confusing messages you can get: a friend tells you that you just sent them a Facebook friend request, but you didn’t. For many retirees, this moment sparks panic, because it feels like their account has been hacked. In reality, something different (and just as dangerous) is happening. Scammers are cloning profiles and using them to impersonate you, tricking your friends and family into trusting them. Here’s everything you need to know about this Facebook scam, and what you can do to protect yourself.
