Free ipads to honor the passing of Steve Jobs? It's a scam.

BALTIMORE - The passing of Apple genius Steve Jobs was news that rocked the world. He's been memorialized all around the globe. Scammers are also paying tribute, wasting no time cashing in on Jobs' name.

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While fans light candles and set up memorials, scammers are also paying tribute to Steve Jobs, taking to Facebook. But their messages are about more than mourning, they're also about making money. Con artists are claiming thousands of iPads are being given away in memory of the Apple co-founder.

Scammers post links on Facebook, which you're supposed to send to your friends with messages like, ‘Thank you Steve’ or ‘Rest in peace Steve’ as a way to get free Apple technology.

The scammers say time is limited so you've got to act fast, but don't be fooled. Scams like this often pop up with ties to current events, so experts say it's no surprise con artists have jumped on Steve Jobs death.

But if you spread the message, you won't get free gadgets. Instead, you'll be putting yourself at risk. Your computer could end up with a virus and your accounts could be compromised. And scammers could be making big money from your page clicks, so don't buy into their iPad claims, just go buy one yourself.