Facebook and Instagram - How to protect yourself from online scams?

Facebook and Instagram - How to protect yourself from online scams ?

Author: Mihaela Žakelj

In today's digital world, online fraudsters are always on the lookout, looking for new ways to obtain personal information from unsuspecting users. The so-called "phishing" is one of the most common ways how criminals try to get hold of your information. In this blog, we'll explore how you can identify Suspicious messages and protect your Facebook and Instagram account from scams.

Identify suspicious messages

Be wary of emails or messages that Demand money, promise gifts, or threaten to delete or block your account . It's important to remember that authentic messages from Instagram or Facebook only come from headlines @mail.instagram.comor @facebookmail.com. If you operate on the platform as an advertiser, you will receive an email from the address advertise-noreply@support.facebook.com.

What to do if you notice a suspicious message?

If you receive an email or private message that appears suspicious and claims to be from Meta (the company that operates Facebook and Instagram), Do not click on any links or attachments . Also, don't reply to messages that ask for your password, Social Security number, or credit card information. Take a look at the image gallery below for a few examples.

What to do if you are a victim?

If you accidentally entered your username or password on a suspicious link and you think your password may have been compromised, take immediate action:

If you can log in to your account, change your password immediately and log out of all devices other than yours.
If you can't access your account and your username or password doesn't work, visit Instagram or Facebook Help.

Tips for improving the security of your account

Security settings: Increase the security of your account on both Instagram and Facebook by following their security recommendations.
Two-factor authentication: Include two-factor authentication for added account security.
Be careful: Do not share your personal information with strangers and never use the same password for multiple online services.

Online scams or if called "phishing" is a serious threat to your privacy and security online. However, by being careful, knowing how to identify suspicious messages, and using security tools, you can greatly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of these online scams. Stay one step ahead of scammers and protect your digital presence.

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