This article will go over the variations of the “Congratulations you won” messages and how to remove them on Android and iOS.
What Are the Variations of “Congratulations You Won” Messages on Facebook?
Some scammers tend to be brighter than others by tailoring their scam messages to look as realistic as possible. Some target your phone’s brand/model and make the message seem as personal and authentic as possible. You’ll see some of them starting with “Dear Facebook user…”, “Dear Android user…”, and “Dear iOS user…” among others. Do not be deceived by how these bots detect your phone model; they want to lure you into tapping the pop-up message to provide sensitive and private information about yourself, ultimately leading to scamming you. Below are some similar messages of “Congratulations you won” you should avoid at any cost.
Congratulations! You have won an iPhone!Congratulations! Click to claim your $100 voucher!Dear Facebook user, you are next to win!Congratulations iPhone user!You’ve won a gift card!
The above are only some of the messages you’ll encounter that are doorways to falling for a scam. To be safe, if you see any message offering you anything you did not apply for, decline it. The aim is to get you to click and then complete a quick survey that will typically include your name, phone number, and bank details to claim the gift. Once you do, these scammers will have access to your bank details and keep deducting your money through some program you did not register for. As established earlier, the easiest way to avoid this is to decline immediately as you see them.
How To Remove “Congratulations You Won” on Facebook From Your Android
When this message becomes recurrent, you have malware on your device that you need to eliminate. This malware can be from a third-party app or a website you visited and must have granted access to display pop-up messages. If you’re using an Andriod device, there are some ways you can get rid of the malware.
Method #1: Uninstall Third-Party Applications
If you’ve ever downloaded and installed an application from anywhere other than the Android’s play store, such apps might have malware. There are several apps that promise to make your Facebook experience better in terms of features they offer but are only after your data. Be wary of these apps and not install them. However, if you’ve already installed one and notice these pop-ups, here’s how to uninstall them.
Method #2: Clearing Facebook’s App Data/Resetting Your Browser App
Depending on what you’re using to access your Facebook, you can clear the data or reset the app to get rid of permissions given to scam websites to send pop-up messages. Either using a web browser or the Facebook app, the steps below will guide you to clearing the app’s cache.
How To Remove “Congratulations You Won” on Facebook From an iOS Device
The process of removing a “congratulations you won” message on an iOS device is similar to that of an Android. However, it’ll also depend on either the Facebook app or the web browser you use to access Facebook. If it’s via Safari, you’ll need to troubleshoot the app, and you can do these in the steps listed below. If you’re using the Chrome browser to access Facebook on your iPhone when these messages pop up, you’ll need to reset it too. These should solve your problems if you use either web browser to access Facebook. You’ll most likely not run into this problem if you’re using the Facebook app, but if you do, you can go to your app’s settings and reset the app. However, if the pop-up problem persists, in the Safari settings, scroll down to “Advanced” and tap on it. Locate the “JavaScript” option and toggle it off.
Conclusion
This guide has gone over how to remove “congratulations you won” pop-up messages on Facebook. Remember to be wary of the variations of the messages and not fall prey regardless of how alluring they come.
