Your Identity Safe?

Are You Secure at Social Networking Sites?

Social networking sites like Facebook are great for singles who are connecting with people from all parts of the world.  Unfortunately, with the good also comes some bad – they can also be a breeding place for identity thieves. By using information that you provide about yourself, fraudulent scam artists can potentially assume your identity.  Singles can prevent identity theft online by restricting who can view your personal information online to people you know in addition to the following tips:

Read and be clear on the privacy policy. It will tell you what happens to your personal information and what privacy options you have.

Make use of the privacy controls settings. Sites such as Facebook provide you with some level of control over your personal information. For example, you can restrict who can see your full profile and photos of you, and who can find you in a search. You can also hide your list of friends from people who find you through a search. Experiment with them to find what works best for you.

Be cautious about accepting friend requests from people you don’t know. Online, how do you know they are who they say they are?

Be discreet about what you post online. Think about what information you’re putting out there, and the implications of it. A photo of you and your friends hanging out, for instance, could reveal a lot – like where you live, where you go to school, or the car you drive.

The last thing you want to do is remove the fun and exploration from social network communities.  Just knowing what to keep in mind to avoid problematic situations from arising, will be your reduce the risks significantly.

If you are curious to see if anyone has been using your identity within the numerous social networks, Know Em offers a search of 120 social media sites.

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