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Report duplicate social media accounts before scammers target your network

Finding a second social media account that uses your name, photo, workplace, or personal details is more than an annoyance. A scammer may have cloned your profile to impersonate you, contact your friends, distribute malicious links, advertise fake jobs, or request money. If you discover a duplicate account, document it and report it immediately. Fast […]

Livestreaming privacy: How to avoid revealing your home address and location

Livestreaming lets creators connect with viewers in real time, but that immediacy creates a serious privacy challenge. Unlike a recorded video, you cannot edit out an address, school name, street sign, or unexpected reflection after viewers have already seen it. Before going live, check everything the camera and microphone could reveal. Your audience should enjoy […]

Limit personal information online to reduce scams, identity theft, and oversharing risks

Sharing online feels normal. People post birthdays, vacation photos, job updates, school details, favorite hangouts, pet names, family milestones, and profile information without thinking much about it. But the more personal information you distribute online, the easier it becomes for scammers to build a convincing story about you. A safer rule is simple: share less […]

Double check who’s connecting with you before accepting social media requests

A new friend request or LinkedIn connection can feel like a networking win. Maybe the person claims to be a recruiter, a former coworker, a local professional, or someone who shares your interests. But before you accept, pause for a few seconds and verify that the account looks real. Cybercriminals use fake social media profiles […]

How to download your TikTok data and see exactly what the app collects

Ever wonder what TikTok actually knows about you? Spoiler alert: it’s a lot more than your favorite dance trends. The good news is that TikTok lets you download a full copy of your data so you can see exactly what the app has been collecting. Here’s why you should do it—and how. Why should you […]

Snapchat group chat safety: Check who’s in a group before you join

Snapchat privacy settings can do a lot—like limiting who can contact you, who can view your Story, and more. But there’s one place people forget to check: group chats. Even if you set “Contact Me” to Friends only, Snapchat notes that anyone you’re in a Group with can still communicate with you in that Group […]