Smart Habits for Safer Scrolling
Here are some simple tips to keep in mind:
Check your privacy settings
It’s worth taking a few minutes to review the privacy settings on your accounts. Who can see your posts? Are you sharing your location without realizing it? Limiting what you share can help protect your identity and personal details. And remember, even if your account is private, nothing online is truly private. Screenshots exist.
Be cautious with friend requests
Not every friend request is a real friend. Scammers love to create fake profiles to trick people into sharing information or clicking unsafe links. If you don’t recognize the name or something just feels off, trust your gut and ignore the request.
Think before you share
Social media can feel casual, but it’s very public. Avoid posting things like your address, phone number or vacation plans. Details like that could be used for fraud or identity theft.
Look out for phishing scams
Phishing isn’t limited to email anymore. Suspicious messages, fake ads and too-good-to-be-true offers are everywhere on social media. Don’t give out your login info or click strange links. And if you can, enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of protection.
Take care of your well-being too
If you run into harassment, bullying or any kind of harmful behavior online, don’t just scroll past it. Most platforms have tools to report abuse, and your mental health is just as important as your digital security.
A few simple steps can help you enjoy your online time without putting your personal information or peace of mind at risk.
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