Don't be fooled - Facebook is not about to start charging fees.
Hundreds of users have apparently been taken in by a seven-year-old hoax, which even has its own section on Facebook's help centre because it is so notorious.
People have been posting messages on their walls saying: "ATTENTION: Tomorrow morning when you connect to Facebook you'll be invited to payment info ... it's official ... it was even on the news.
"Facebook will begin to charge fees. If you copy this on your wall your icon will be blue and Facebook will be free to you.
"Copy and paste to your wall."
But there is no need, because no charges are coming.
Urban myth-busting website Snopes has a lengthy entry on its website detailing the variations of the hoax seen over the years.
And a page on Facebook's website entitled "You're In Control" says: "You may have seen a post telling you to copy and paste a notice to retain control over things you share on Facebook. Don't believe it.
"Our terms say clearly: You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook, and you can control how it's shared through your privacy and application settings.
"That's how it works, and this hasn't changed.
"You can visit Privacy Basics to find out more about who sees what you share on Facebook and other topics.
"You can also read the Data Policy to find out what information we collect and how it is used and shared.
"We want you to be informed and in control of your experience on Facebook."
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