Prevent Fraud Mode On Social Media With 3 Tips From Meta

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JAKARTA Based on the results of a survey by Indonesia's Internet Penetration earlier this year, online-based fraud is increasingly occurring. According to Meta, prevention measures need to be understood by internet users.

There are many actions that social media users, especially Instagram users, Facebook, or WhatsApp, can take to prevent fraud modes on social media. Here are some preventive tips from Meta that can be applied.

Don't Share Personal Data On Social Media

The first action that must be taken by all social media users is to limit yourself when you want to share information. You should not share sensitive data such as account numbers, home addresses, and other personal information.

Although this personal data wants to be shared with those closest to you, you should not do it carelessly. You may be able to share about race and religion, but never share photos of your ID card or other personal data.

Implement Zero Trust Strategy

Next, you can apply a zero trust strategy or not easily believe anything. If someone shares a link or attachment in the form of a document, you must confirm who sent it and whether the documents or links shared are safe.

If sent by strangers, never click the link or document. Usually, cybercriminals slip viruses that can steal user data into links or documents that they share.

Also make sure not to easily believe an offer. Sometimes, these criminals use the name of a large company or artist to deceive the victim by pretending to share gifts. If you've never participated in any competition, don't believe the offer and ignore the message.

Enable 2FA Features And Additional Meta Security

Finally, you can protect your account by activating two-factor authentication (2FA). This feature on various social media can be used to prevent the dangers of follow-up, such as hackers who try to get into the account easily.

You can also use various security protection features from Meta such as Security Check-up on Facebook and Instagram to observe various suspicious activities. You can also activate the Privacy Check-up feature on WhatsApp.