10 . Social media scam is a form of phishing in which cybercriminals connect with their victims through social media platforms. 1 After the victim accepts it, they soon form a conversation. They can also publish a link that sounds attractive (“put your data and win a car”). Below, see how to protect yourself from scammers on social media;
Accept friend requests with caution. 2 You should pay attention to when the account is registered and who accepts their friend request. Also remember to check the kind of information the person publishes.
Avoid links that request personal data.No social media platform will ask its users to click an outside link to update their personal information. Check with the official customer support if you are unsure. Internet users should apply the principle better safe than sorry.
3 Do not use the same password across all your online accounts. If one account gets hacked, all of them will. It is always better to have distinct login details for each platform as well.
Make sure not to reveal personal information.Do not publish your address, phone number, or place of work on your social media account for your safety. 4 Always be cautious if someone shows too much interest in your personal affairs. Even your friends might have been backed, so be careful.
Check whether the account is verified when approached with offers.When you get a strange message, or an offer to buy or sell something on social media, first check if the account is verified. 5
Social media scams can be financially damaging and emotionally distressing. We hope that these tips will come in handy for you. Remember, safety first in the online world just as it is in the real world.
| A．Do not send money to anyone before that. |
| B．It usually starts by sending a friend request. |
| C．Always use a strong password to improve security. |
| D．Create a unique login and password for each platform. |
| E．Also, do not give away this information to strangers in conversations. |
| F．Be careful of friend requests from unknown individuals, as they may have ill intent. |
| G．Before making friends with someone that you do not know, carefully examine the account. |
