Facebook users warned of 'scam' surrounding Robin Williams video

The death of Robin Williams is being exploited with fake links to a video message from the late star.

Facebook users warned of 'scam' surrounding Robin Williams video

Links posted on Facebook claiming to offer unseen video of the star before his death instead take users to a survey which it says must be filled out before the video will be shown.

Completing the survey earns the alleged scammers money, a leading online security firm has found.

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