A FAKE news post claiming Mr Bean has died is spreading like wildfire online. The bogus clip, supposedly from Fox News, is actually a nasty virus trap.

Fake News Alert: Mr Bean ‘Dead’ Scare

The short five-second video kicks off with a fake newsreader announcing, “Finally, we have to bring you some sad news,” before cutting to a mysterious relocation link.

Virus Trap in Disguise

Clicking on the post unleashes malware disguised as shocking celebrity news. Social media users beware – this is not Mr Bean, but a digital danger waiting to infect your device.

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