Make friends on Facebook and Instagram, but be careful, or your account will be empty.
Cyber Fraud: Facebook and Instagram are great platforms for friendship, entertainment, and social connection, but if not used properly, they can also pose a danger.
Cyber Fraud: In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. The first thing we do in the morning is open Facebook or Instagram. Checking who's posting what, whose new photo has appeared, and who's made a new friend has become a part of our daily routine. Social media has brought people closer, made friendships and connections easier, but with this convenience comes a significant risk. Sometimes, we unwittingly make mistakes that not only threaten our privacy but also put our entire account at risk.
Both Facebook and Instagram are rife with fake accounts, hackers, and scammers. These people steal your information under the guise of friendship. Sometimes, links or messages are sent that, upon opening them, can cause money to disappear from your account. In such a situation, let us tell you what the things you can keep in mind to stay safe on Facebook and Instagram and protect your account from theft or hacking.
Accept friend requests from strangers with caution.
These days, it is very easy to create fake accounts. Many scammers create fake accounts using famous profile pictures and send friend requests to people. As soon as you add them, they start viewing your photos, status, or private information, and later misuse them.
How to Identify a Fake Account
- There will be only one photo on the profile
- They will have very few posts or followers
- They won't have many common friends in your friend list
- They immediately start talking about personal things in chat
Never share these things
- Password, OTP, or bank details
- Aadhaar number or phone number
- Home address or location
- Personal photos or videos
Hackers can send you fake links or scam messages on both Facebook and Instagram. These links appear official, but as soon as you click on them, your account falls into the hands of the hacker.
Important Security Tips
- Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA)
- Change your password every few months
- Be sure to "Log out from all devices" after logging in on any device
- Go to Privacy Settings to control who can see your posts
