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Don't Fall for the "Secret Sister" Scam on Facebook Don't Fall for the "Secret Sister" Scam on Facebook

Don't Fall for the "Secret Sister" Scam on Facebook

Holiday greetings, festive videos, and other celebratory posts fill your social media feeds during this time of the year — along with clever scams designed to target you for your money, identity, or other personal information.

One scam that’s going around on Facebook is the Secret Sister" gift exchange. Secret Sister, which was spotted frequently last holiday season, promises that you’ll get back up to 36 gifts for purchasing and mailing a single $10 gift for your “secret sister.” The catch? You have to invite six of your friends to participate.


How Much Does Facebook Really Know About You? How Much Does Facebook Really Know About You?

How Much Does Facebook Really Know About You?

You (and most people you know) are likely among the 2.19 billion worldwide individuals who use Facebook. But do you ever wonder just how much information you’re handing over to the social networking giant, simply by having an active profile?

This year’s Cambridge Analytica scandal has brought a renewed awareness of just how much personal data we are giving Facebook every day. In fact, Facebook probably knows a lot more about you than you think.


The Price of Social Media Fame The Price of Social Media Fame

The Price of Social Media Fame

Adults are no less susceptible to peer pressure than their kids are.

In a previous post, we shared tips on how you can help your child be safe and smart when it comes to Internet stunts.

But a recent story shows us that children aren’t the only ones attempting dangerous things online to get more followers and likes. A couple from Minnesota thought their prank idea of shooting a bullet at his chest with nothing but a book between his body and the gun would be a good idea “because we want more viewers, we want to get famous,” Monalisa Perez said.


Is Your Kid About To Do Something Dangerous Online? Is Your Kid About To Do Something Dangerous Online?

Is Your Kid About To Do Something Dangerous Online?

Have you heard about the dangerous Internet stunts kids are doing these days?

While we all love a good Mannequin Challenge, there are more dangerous stunts trending online, such as the “Choking Game” that just killed a young student last month. To the young developing mind of a child who doesn’t want to be the odd one out, participating in online stunts isn’t a dangerous thing (because kids never think they’ll get hurt), but a way to “be cool” or “fit in.”


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