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Risks of Oversharing
Oversharing refers to revealing too much personal, financial, or professional information online, which can be exploited by cybercriminals or misused by others.
- Identity theft: Excessive sharing of personal details can enable fraudsters to steal your identity.
- Financial fraud: Publicly sharing financial or payment information increases vulnerability to scams.
- Stalking: Revealing locations and routines online can make you a target for stalking.
- Reputation harm: Inappropriate or sensitive posts can damage your personal or professional reputation.
Example: A social media user’s public post about an upcoming vacation alerted burglars to an empty home, resulting in a break-in.
- Be mindful of what you share online and consider the potential risks.
- Avoid posting details like your address, phone number, or financial information.
- Use privacy settings to limit who can view your posts.
- Think twice before posting about your location or future plans.
- Educate yourself about the potential risks of oversharing and stay vigilant.
- Regularly audit your social media profiles to remove unnecessary or risky information.
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- Staying informed is key to protecting yourself and your loved ones from online threats.
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- Promote online safety for families, businesses, and the community by spreading this knowledge.
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- Be mindful of what you share online and consider the potential risks.
- Avoid posting details like your address, phone number, or financial information.
- Use privacy settings to limit who can view your posts.
- Think twice before posting about your location or future plans.
- Educate yourself about the potential risks of oversharing and stay vigilant.
- Regularly audit your social media profiles to remove unnecessary or risky information.
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