Before giving someone your social media handles, review your privacy settings. Check what information is publicly visible, including check-ins, location tags, family photos, and your place of work. Consider creating a separate social media account for new connections that doesn’t reveal sensitive Read More
Be extremely cautious about sharing intimate or revealing photos with anyone you’ve met online. These can be used for extortion (sextortion), revenge porn, or to manipulate you. Once sent, you have no control over where those images go. Many countries have laws Read More
Use the built-in messaging system rather than immediately moving to personal phone numbers, WhatsApp, Telegram, or email. Platform conversations provide a layer of anonymity and keep records should you ever need to report inappropriate behavior. Only move to personal contact methods after Read More
Protect your personal location information until you’ve built significant trust with someone. Use general area descriptions like your city or neighborhood, never your street address, apartment number, or specific workplace location. Sharing this too soon can put you at risk of stalking Read More