The Facebook ‘Profile View’ Scam Has Returned. Avoid Clicking It

For years, Facebook users have wished for a feature that reveals who has visited their profile. That curiosity has been exploited time and again by scammers, and now one of the oldest tricks in the book has resurfaced. A new post circulating on Facebook promises exactly what users have long wanted: the ability to “see who’s stalking your profile.” Unfortunately, it’s nothing more than a phishing scam designed to steal login credentials.

How the Scam Works

The post, flagged by Austrian fact‑checking site Mimikama, carries a sensational headline: “Who’s stalking your profile? See names in 30 seconds.” It claims that Facebook has introduced a new feature allowing users to view a list of people who have visited their profile.

The bait is followed by a link. Clicking it doesn’t lead to Facebook at all, it redirects users to an external domain, bildnachricht.com, which has no connection to the social media platform. Once there, the site pretends to show a partial list of supposed visitors and urges users to log in with their Facebook credentials to see the full list.

Mimikama tested the link and confirmed that it leads to a phishing site. The goal is simple: trick unsuspecting users into handing over their usernames and passwords.

Facebook’s Official Position

Despite the claims in these posts, Facebook has repeatedly stated that it does not offer any feature that allows users to track who views their profile. On its official support page, the company makes it clear:

• Facebook does not let people see who has viewed their profile.

• Third‑party apps cannot provide this functionality.

• Any app or website claiming to do so should be reported.

This scam is just the latest in a long line of attempts to exploit user curiosity.

Why the Scam Keeps Coming Back

The “see who viewed your profile” hoax has been around for more than a decade. It resurfaces periodically because it preys on a universal desire: the curiosity of knowing who is watching. Attackers know that this promise is enticing enough to make users click links without thinking twice.

Once login details are stolen, scammers can hijack accounts, spread more malicious links, or even attempt identity theft.

Protecting Yourself

• Never click suspicious links claiming to reveal profile visitors.

• Check the domain before entering login details. If it’s not Facebook.com, don’t trust it.

• Enable two‑factor authentication to add an extra layer of security.

• Report scams directly to Facebook to help protect other users.

Final Thoughts

This latest scam is a reminder that online threats often recycle old tricks. While the promise of seeing who viewed your profile may sound tempting, it’s important to remember that Facebook has never offered such a feature. If you see posts claiming otherwise, treat them as red flags.

The best defense is awareness: knowing that these scams exist and resisting the urge to click.

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