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Reasons to be Wary of Social Media Quizzes

Social media quizzes can seem like a carefree way to pass time, but they can also serve as a ploy to collect your sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to your account information. Here are a few things to consider before sharing personal information online:

  1. Be Skeptical – Verify the source of the quiz prior to answering any questions.
  2. Adjust Your Privacy Settings – Be mindful of who you are sharing your information with when online; especially when completing online quizzes.
  3. Remove Personal Details – Consider removing or concealing personally identifiable information from your social media profiles.
  4. Don't Answer Security Questions – Be wary of any quiz that asks you "out of wallet" questions, such as the street you grew up on, your mother's maiden name, etc.
  5. Monitor Friend Requests – Consider ignoring or denying friend requests from people you don't know.

Not all social media quizzes are data collection scams, but it's important to proceed with caution before sharing any personal details online. For additional infromation, please visit our Fraud Prevention & Alerts page

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