3 personal details you should never post on Facebook
While the whole point of social media sites like Facebook is to share your life with others, some details are better left kept to yourself. Here are three personal details you should always keep private.
1. Phone number
Never add your home or mobile number to your Facebook page (even when Facebook asks you too). Not only will this make you a target for prank callers, scammers and identity thieves, it also make you easily searchable online. There’s a Facebook search feature that means anyone can use your phone number to find your Facebook page.
2. Home address
Never post your home address onto Facebook or “check-in” at home or post a clearly identifiable photo of your home location. There have been real-life cases where people have posted holiday snaps or expensive purchase on Facebook only to find that these pictures have helped thieves target their homes.
3. Payment information
Sometimes Facebook asks for payment details (like your credit card) so you can buy gift cards or other products straight through the social media site. It might be convenient, but not if your account is hacked. Furthermore, if you often leave your Facebook account logged in, someone else (like a small grandchild) could accidentally purchase something on your account.
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