SocialScam

Bypasses the need to install an app to watch videos and read articles on Facebook.

What is SocialScam?

SocialScam is a Chrome extension that automatically changes the links on Facebook, allowing users to directly access articles and videos without being prompted to install apps. With support for apps like Socialcam, Yahoo! reader, and Washington Post news reader, it simplifies the process of consuming content on Facebook.

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Stats

By: https://creativeandcode.com

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 110 ▲ 7

Rating: 3.94 (48)

Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2012-08-02)

Creation date: 2012-08-02

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
http://www.facebook.com/*
https://www.facebook.com/*
http://socialcam.com/*
https://socialcam.com/*

Size: 12.72K

URLs: Website

Stats date:

Chrome-Stats Rank

# 63246 ▲ 1140

Other rankings

#2580 in Social Networking ▲ 22

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Summary

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Are you tired of installing apps on Facebook just to watch a video or read an article? SocialScam bypasses the need to install the app by automatically changing the link so you are taken directly to the article/video instead of being prompted to install an app.

There is no need to do anything once you have SocialScam installed. It turns on automatically when you go to Facebook and does the work for you.

The extension currently supports bypassing the following apps:

Socialcam
Yahoo! reader
Washington Post news reader
more to come!

User reviews

Cool extension ! Now I don't have to worry about my timeline being posted by unknown apps under my name ~~

Steve Wu, 2012-08-03

I love this thing. I hate not reading articles because I don't want to download their stupid app. Thanks for allowing me to expand my knowledge base.

Lauren Yon, 2012-08-03

AWESOME!!! Does just as described. Thanks for fighting the good fight against these social app bullies!

Avidahn Levin, 2012-08-02

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Safety

Risk impact

SocialScam is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install SocialScam if you trust the publisher.