{"id":80161,"date":"2023-09-22T19:49:36","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T23:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-social-media-scammers-80161"},"modified":"2023-09-22T19:49:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T23:49:36","slug":"how-to-protect-yourself-from-social-media-scammers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-social-media-scammers-80161","title":{"rendered":"How to protect yourself from social media scammers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/person\/k\/kurt-knutsson-cyberguy-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">world of social media<\/a>, while brimming with cat videos, family photos, and friendly banter, also harbors a sinister side. This darker realm is teeming with swindlers and scam artists, cunningly concealed behind the masks of familiar faces.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this modern-day game of digital deception, these fraudsters are continuously inventing new ways to exploit the unsuspecting user. Take the case of Jackson, California&#8217;s, Rich, who is sharing his unsettling experience with us.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;Several months ago, I received a text from what I thought was an old high school buddy whom I hadn\u2019t spoken to for quite a long time. He asked if I was a member of Costco, to which I replied, &#8220;Yes&#8221;.<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i>He then texted me and request that I purchase a $200 cash gift certificate and send it to his sister who was on the road and was in desperate need of funds.<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/foolproof-steps-to-help-protect-your-facebook-account-hackers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FOOLPROOF STEPS TO HELP PROTECT YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT FROM HACKERS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>He then texted me again and asked if I completed the purchase. I soon realized this was a scam!<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i>How the crook managed to know the name of my high school friend, I\u2019ll never know!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rich, Jackson, CA\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The fortunate thing here is that Rich quickly recognized the scam, yet not before experiencing a jarring invasion of privacy. How the scammer knew the details of the high school friend remains a mystery, highlighting the audacious lengths these crooks will go to deceive you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>My guess is that these scammers are sifting through social media and personal data to exploit you to the fullest extent. So, how can you shield yourself from such nefarious activities?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>CLICK TO GET KURT\u2019S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS AND EASY HOW-TO\u2019S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of the first lines of defense is to make your social media accounts private. This simple step can drastically limit the amount of personal information that is publicly visible, thereby reducing the likelihood of becoming a target.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Facebook generally has four levels of privacy that you can set your account and posts to.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/outsmart-criminal-hackers-locking-digital-accounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOW TO OUTSMART CRIMINAL HACKERS BY LOCKING THEM OUT OF YOUR DIGITAL ACCOUNTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To make your Facebook account as private as possible, you&#8217;ll want to choose <strong>Only me<\/strong> whenever possible. While some of Facebook&#8217;s privacy tools are available in the mobile app, you&#8217;ll need to open the Facebook website on a computer to find all of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>First, head to <strong>Your Activity<\/strong> section to change who&#8217;s allowed to see your posts, posts you&#8217;ve been tagged in, and pages that you follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re concerned about people finding your Facebook profile and posts, the <strong>How People Find and Contact You<\/strong> tools can help keep you hidden\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/dont-fall-for-this-instagram-art-scam\"><strong>DON&#8217;T FALL FOR THIS INSTAGRAM ART SCAM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>GET MY TECH TIPS &amp; SECURITY ALERTS WITH THE FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER &#8211; CLICK HERE<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/mobile\/beware-of-cash-app-scams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>MORE: HOW CASH PAYMENT APP SCAMS ARE SWINDLING MONEY<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Enable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/what-two-factor-authentication-should-enable-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>two-factor authentication<\/u><\/a> wherever possible. This extra layer of security can prevent unauthorized access to your accounts, even if the scammer manages to guess or steal your password.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Even though you&#8217;ve secured your Facebook and Instagram accounts with the steps above, you still need to beware of steps you can take to protect yourself from social media scammers. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Have strong passwords: <\/strong>using the same password across multiple platforms will always make you more vulnerable because if one account gets hacked, they all get hacked. Consider using a<a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/security\/best-password-managers-for-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u> password manager<\/u><\/a> to generate and store complex passwords for your social media accounts. A password manager will also help to keep track of all your passwords.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evaluate the source of the link before clicking it:<\/strong> if it is an unknown website or news source, be cautious. Scammers may use <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/privacy\/how-to-prevent-phishing-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>phishing<\/u><\/a> links in DMs, emails, posts, or text messages to infect your device with <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/tech-tips-tricks\/troubling-malware-threat-spreading-on-facebook-and-twitter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>malware<\/u><\/a> or capture your login credentials.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be careful of anyone asking you for money:<\/strong> even if they claim to be a friend or family member. Scammers may use <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/tech-tips-tricks\/how-to-know-if-you-are-being-scammed-on-a-dating-site-or-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>romance scams<\/u><\/a> or impersonate someone you know to trick you into sending them money.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closely evaluate sensational claims:<\/strong> such as for a cure or treatment, a great prize or gift card, or a job offer that sounds too good to be true. Scammers may use these tactics to lure you into giving them your personal information or paying them a fee.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch out for posts with poor spelling and grammatical mistakes:<\/strong> these may indicate that the post is not from a legitimate source.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch out for sparse profiles: <\/strong>scammers often create sparse profiles to impersonate someone else or to lure you into giving them information. They may use a photo of a celebrity, a friend, or a stranger that they found online. They may also use a name that sounds familiar or appealing. However, if you look closely at their profile, you will notice that they have no other details or activity on their social media.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beware of friend requests from familiar faces with whom you are already connected<\/strong>: these requests may be from scammers who are trying to impersonate your real friends and trick you in some way. Before you accept any friend request, always check the profile and compare it with the one you already have.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Limit what you share about yourself online: <\/strong>scammers may use your personal details, photos, and videos to create fake social media accounts and impersonate you. Scammers can also use this information to <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/privacy\/10-telltale-signs-stolen-identity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>steal your identity<\/u><\/a> or access your online accounts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Report fake social media accounts whenever you find them: <\/strong>if you suspect a fake account, report it to the social media platform and warn your friends about it. You can also block or unfriend people who send you suspicious messages or requests.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/mobile\/warning-over-new-facebook-apple-email-scams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong><u>MORE: WARNING OVER NEW FACEBOOK AND APPLE EMAIL SCAMS DUELING FOR YOUR ATTENTION<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect you\u2019re a victim of a social media scammer, you need to take urgent action immediately. Here are some immediate steps to take:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secure your account<\/strong>: Immediately <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/how-to\/are-your-passwords-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>change your password<\/u><\/a> to lock potential hackers out. If you\u2019re locked out of your account, contact Facebook&#8217;s support immediately to recover it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inform your contacts<\/strong>: Alert friends and family so they&#8217;re aware and won&#8217;t be duped by messages or requests coming from your compromised account.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have strong antivirus protection on all your devices:<\/strong> The best way to protect yourself from having your data breached by social media scammers is to have <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/more-picks\/best-antivirus-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>antivirus protection<\/u><\/a> installed on all your devices. Strong <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/more-picks\/best-antivirus-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>antivirus software<\/u><\/a> actively running on your devices will alert you of any malware in your system, warn you against clicking on any malicious links in phishing emails, and ultimately protect you from being hacked.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/security\/best-antivirus-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>See the best 2023 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android &amp; iOS devices.<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monitor account activities<\/strong>: Keep an eye on your active sessions, messages sent, and any changes made to your account. Any unfamiliar activity should be reported and reversed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seek expert help<\/strong>: If you believe your personal information, such as financial data or other sensitive details, has been compromised, consider reaching out to <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/safety\/best-identity-theft-protection-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>cyber security professionals or services<\/u><\/a> that can guide you on further recovery and protection steps.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use identity theft protection: <\/strong>Social media scammers are constantly looking for ways to steal your personal info and use it for their own benefit. They may send you phishing emails, fake friend requests, or malicious links that can compromise your online security.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Theft protection companies can monitor personal information like your home title, Social Security Number (SSN), phone number, and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account. They can also assist you in freezing your bank and credit card accounts to prevent further unauthorized use by criminals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of the best parts of using some services is that they might include identity theft insurance of <strong>up to 1 million dollars to cover losses and legal fees<\/strong> and a white glove fraud resolution team where a <strong>US-based case manager helps you recover any losses<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberguy.com\/security\/best-identity-theft-protection-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Just like any thriving city, our social media landscape is packed with shared laughs, precious memories, and, yes, an endless parade of cat videos.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s not forget even the most charming city has its shady backstreets. To stay safe in this digital metropolis, you&#8217;ve got to be street-smart, keep your security game strong, and always keep an eye out for those tempting offers that just seem too shiny &#8211; because if it looks too good to be true, well, it probably is.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What are your go-to strategies for keeping the scammers at bay? Got any good stories or tips you&#8217;d like to share? Let us know by writing us at<a href=\"http:\/\/cyberguy.com\/Contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <strong><u>Cyberguy.com\/Contact<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more of my tech tips &amp; security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to<a href=\"http:\/\/cyberguy.com\/Newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <strong><u>Cyberguy.com\/Newsletter<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Answers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i>Copyright 2023 CyberGuy.com. 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