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FACEBOOK USERS ARE being warned about a scam offering a “dislike” button to be added to their account, BBC reports.
Users are tricked into allowing another application access to their profile page. That application then posts spam messages.
No dislike button is actually added to the user’s Facebook page, but a message and link to the app come up on the user’s status.
Users are also lured into filling out a survey which the people behind the scam are being paid for.
Facebook said it has processes in place to quickly remove rogue applications and urged users to get in touch with them if they see anything suspicious on their page.
EARLIER THIS WEEK, Irish Water said it is “increasingly likely” that a water conservation order would be put in place due to increased demand and a prolonged period of dry weather.
The bank holiday weekend saw dry, sunny weather with temperatures in the mid 20s. According to Met Éireann, there have been 37 dry periods in Ireland between 18 March and 20 May.
Two weeks ago, Irish Water asked households to conserve water, warning that people were using an extra 24 litres of water per person per day.
It added it is currently gathering the data “and if the current trend continues the likelihood is that a hosepipe ban will have to be imposed”.
So, what do you think? Have you curbed your water use after the hosepipe ban warnings?
Cloudy with a brief shower or two
Max: 16 °C
Min: 6 °C
Partly sunny with a shower
Max: 14 °C
Min: 4 °C
