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Facebookmail.com isn’t a scam as it protects your account from potential hackers
Meta protects its users’ accounts from potential hackers by sending notifications via the email address facebookmail.com, but many are under the impression that it isn’t legitimate and is a “phishing scam”. If your account could fall prey to cybercrime, Facebook Protect is just the right feature to consider.
Facebookmail.com is real and not a scam
The confusion about the email address – whether it’s real or not – stems from X/Twitter posts claiming it’s a scam, but that isn’t true.
Facebook Protect is an additional feature available to select users to help them protect their accounts from hackers.
Meta’s official blog notes: “If you’ve received an email about Facebook Protect, you can confirm if we’ve sent it by checking that it came from�[email protected].”
The notifications received via the above email address do not consist of any clicks or attachments to turn on Facebook Protect or to log into your account. Should you receive such emails from unknown senders, beware, as it isn’t sent by Meta.
“Be aware of phishing attempts and do not click links or open attachments unless you can confirm the sender and know that the content is safe,” the blog warns.
How to turn on Facebook Protect
Now that you know Facebook Protect isn’t a phishing scam is available, let us tell you that it is designed for users whose accounts are in the public eye and can become victims of online hacking.
The feature is specifically created for “high-target accounts” and those eligible for it will see prompts on the platform to learn more about the program.
If you’re eligible for Facebook Protect, you can turn it on by following a few simple steps:
- Click on your profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
- Tap on Settings and Privacy and then select Settings.
- Select Security and login.
- Click Get Started under Facebook Protect
- Select Next once you land on the welcome screen.
- Click Next on the Facebook Protect benefits screen.
- Facebook will scan your profile for “potential vulnerabilities and make suggestions on what to fix as you turn on Facebook Protect.” The suggestion may include changing your password or two-factor authentication.
- Once Facebook suggests changes, select Fix Now and follow the instructions to enable Facebook Protect.
Users of accounts that Facebook feels have the potential to reach a larger audience will receive emails from [email protected].
But, Facebook will never ask you for your password in an email or Facebook message, and the Facebook Protect email notifications do not include links or buttons to turn on the feature or to log in to your account.�
