Multiple VERIFY readers, including Tara, reached out to ask about chain posts that claim there’s a new “hack” on Facebook, where scammers can publish inappropriate posts to an account ...

How? Primarily, you’ll want to look over the devices logged into your Facebook account. If someone has stolen or compromised your password, it’s possible that they are lurking in the background.

Watch out for unsolicited messages about your Facebook account. It could be how scammers hijack your page and lock you out, in order to post heartfelt, made-up stories to steal money from friends.