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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?
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.
5 Social Media Mistakes That Invite ID Theft
You might be giving identity thieves your information like a neighbor handing out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters, and you don’t even know it.
We’re talking about your social media habits.
What you post could either make for a fun and connected experience with friends and family, or be the puzzle pieces an identity thief needs to steal your identity and wreak havoc.
According to fraud expert (and former con man), Frank Abagnale, there are five ways you’re enabling identity thieves on social media.
Michelle Carter: Death By Text
A disturbing first of its kind case involving a teen who urged her boyfriend to commit suicide via text messages has come to an end – but not without driving attention to the fact that every individual is indeed responsible for his or her words.
Michelle Carter, 20, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter last month. This week, she was sentenced 2.5 years in prison, plus 5-years of probation.
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?
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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