
Wall posts offering Facebook members a "Limited Time!" opportunity to change their profile to include a gold, black, pink, or red logo (or, in the most recent twist, "ANY color!") are a scam designed to redirect traffic to online survey sites, security experts warn.
According to Graham Cluley of Sophos.com, users who click on the links are asked to share them with friends before being presented with several survey options. No profile color changes actually occur.
Learn more:
• Turn Facebook Pink, Red or Black? Don't Fall for Online Scams
• How to Spot a Facebook Survey Scam
More examples of Facebook survey scams:
• Free Dunkin' Donuts Gift Card
• 'Justin Bieber Stabbed by Crazed Fan' Video
• Free Costco Gift Card
• Free Tim Hortons Gift Card

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