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Step 1
Set your profile to private. This means that only people that you have agreed to be friends with can see your profile.
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Step 2
Only agree to be friends with people that you know. If you don't know a person and then allow them access to your personal information on Facebook, then you've opened up the door to be a victim to identity theft on Facebook.
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Step 3
Don't put too much personal information in your profile. If one of your friend's accounts has been hacked, then the hacker can access your profile page. If you have too much personal information on there such as your phone number and address, then the hacker could use those to their advantage.
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Step 4
Change your password frequently to avoid identity theft on Facebook and don't use an obvious password. Identity thieves will not be able to use your Facebook account if you change the password on it. For tips on how to make a strong password, see resources below.
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Step 5
Don't tell too much information on Facebook groups. If a friend starts a group claiming that they've lost their cell phone and they need everyone's phone number and address, don't post it for anyone to see. What if it was someone posing as your friend? Call that friend directly to give them that information.
Comments
mustafa115 said
on 2/15/2009 You're right that they've sunk to a new low! Thanks for the tips - it's so important to protect your identity. 5*
ManyMusings said
on 2/6/2009 I just started a facebook account myself. Thanks for the tips.
Wasatch said
on 2/6/2009 I have heard of this happening in a local news story. The key is if someone calls or emails claiming to be a friend or relative in Canada in legal trouble verify it before wiring any cash.