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How I Earned $500 for Getting Trapped in a Private Facebook Event
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If you think RSVP-ing to a Facebook event is a harmless click, think again. Because once upon a time, clicking “Going” could mean forever going, whether you liked it or not.
That’s right. I found a bug that let event admins trap people inside Facebook events with no way to leave. And the best part? Facebook paid me $500 for it.
Step 1: The “You’re Stuck Forever” Glitch
Imagine waking up to find yourself officially attending the “Flat Earthers Annual Conference”. You try to remove yourself, but — surprise! — you can’t. You’re stuck. Permanently RSVP’d. People start asking questions. Your reputation takes a hit. Your mom calls.
Why? Because an event admin blocked you.
Here’s how this digital hostage-taking worked:
- Attacker creates a private Facebook event — something ridiculous, like “The Society for People Who Microwave Ice Cream”.
- Attacker invites the victim (that’s me, or you, or anyone unlucky).
