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Think before you click! Don't fall for the Brad Pitt death hoax on Facebook

Posted at 7:00 AM, Sep 28, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-28 07:00:36-04

Don't fall for this one! If you see a Facebook post about the death of Brad Pitt, don't click on it.

A spokesperson for the social media site says it's a hoax.

A fake article with the Fox News logo and a photo of the actor with "R.I.P. Brad Pitt" in the image has been making the rounds on social media and the spokesperson says it's part of a phishing scam.

The doctored image has been circulating on social media for days. 

If you click on the link, a window will open, asking you to enter your Facebook username and password. DO NOT ENTER. Exit the window immediately, because hackers want your personal information. The link is not protected and you could download harmful malware onto your computer or smart phone. 

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