The FakeOFF Facebook App Scans and Identifies Fake Facebook Friends
Laura McQuarrie — December 18, 2013 — Tech
References: apps.facebook & wearesocialmedia.gr
'FakeOFF' is a Facebook app that helps to clear out fake Facebook friends. FakeOFF describes itself as a "human antivirus" app, that clears out fake profiles. This is valuable for decreasing scams, spammy content and promoting real interaction with real people.
Once permission for the app is granted, FaceOFF goes back 365 days of a user's Timeline activity and makes use of an algorithm that assigns Facebook friends a credibility score on a scale of one to 10.
While it's possible to manually check to see if a user is just using a profile photo they found on Google with reverse image search, FaceOFF does this automatically with its 'Image Fraud Scan' and it makes removing people who are not real people at all your list of friends a cinch.
Once permission for the app is granted, FaceOFF goes back 365 days of a user's Timeline activity and makes use of an algorithm that assigns Facebook friends a credibility score on a scale of one to 10.
While it's possible to manually check to see if a user is just using a profile photo they found on Google with reverse image search, FaceOFF does this automatically with its 'Image Fraud Scan' and it makes removing people who are not real people at all your list of friends a cinch.
Trend Themes
1. Fake Friend-removing Tools - The rise of fake friend-removing tools presents an opportunity for developers to create innovative apps that protect users from scams and spammy content.
2. Human Antivirus Apps - The development and adoption of human antivirus apps like FakeOFF can disrupt the social media landscape, promoting real interactions with real people.
3. Automated Image Fraud Detection - The use of automated image fraud detection algorithms, as seen in FakeOFF's 'Image Fraud Scan,' opens up possibilities for the creation of new tools that can easily identify fake profiles and remove them.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - The rise of fake friend-removing tools creates an opportunity for social media platforms to enhance their security measures and ensure a more authentic user experience.
2. Cybersecurity - The development of human antivirus apps and automated image fraud detection algorithms highlights the need for robust cybersecurity solutions to protect users from scams and other malicious activities.
3. App Development - The demand for innovative apps like FakeOFF indicates a market opportunity for app developers to create tools that provide users with protection against fake profiles and fraudulent activities on social media platforms.
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