Are complete strangers asking to be friends with you in Facebook? |
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Check your Apps
If you are inundated with requests from complete strangers the first thing you should check out is what Apps you may have inadvertently given permission to.
- Login to Facebook
- Go to https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=applications§ion=all
- Float your mouse pointer over any apps you are not sure about (e.g. some quiz or questionnaire)
- Click the X (Remove) looks like this...
- Then a little pop up should appear - read it carefully, you may have an option to tick like this...
Change your Password
It is of course possible that somebody has gained access to your account (either because you have left it open and unattended) or they have guessed your password.
So here are the steps to change your password:
- Login to Facebook
- Go to https://www.facebook.com/settings
- Clcik the Edit link on the Password row here...
- Type your current password in the first box and then your new password in the 2nd and 3rd boxes
- Click Continue
- This box will pop up:
- We recommend you select the option to Log out of other devices then click Continue
- Facebook will then step you through a series of screens to secure your account
- Take care to read each step and respond accordingly
Games, Quizes and Questionaires
Be very careful when allowing Apps (such as Games, Quizzes, Personality Profiles, Which pop star are you most like? etc.)
If you are not absolutely sure - do not proceed. Much better to protect your privacy.
Log Out!
When you have finished using Facebook - remember to log out
I know, it's boring and a hassle, but that's how people get 'fraped' a dreadful term short for 'Facebook Raped!'
