The most common social media platforms the general population use tend to be Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and MySpace but there are so many others. Some people even spread their time over multiple social media sites. Though many simply use these platforms to keep in contact with friends and family, there are those that use it for scams and criminal intent. Today, we at Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL would like to share some tips to protect you and your kids on social media.

How to Stay Safe on Social Media

1) It is vital to resist the urge to auto save logon and password information, though it can be a nuisance to input your information every time. All of your passwords that are saved on tablet, phone, or laptop can be easily lost and stolen, leaving them in the potentially wrong hands.
2) Avoid using obvious passwords, the same password, and change your password often. Ensure to use upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and even characters where it is permitted. Make your passwords as challenging as possible.
3) Any old accounts you have used in over 6 months should be deleted. You can always recreate your profile if you decide to return to the platform. Inactive accounts can be used to the advantage of predators.
4) Every so often, use your favorite search engine and even a few others, to search your name, and even photos if you can. Though common names may be difficult to sift through, take the time to ensure that no one hijacked your name and/or picture, using to run amuck with your social network identity.
5) Monitor your children. Where many parents want to honor privacy, they are kids, you are the parent, and protecting them is more important than being their buddy. Surprise check their social media accounts at random and check their messages, posts, pictures, and other pertinent information.
6) Educate the kids on the dangers of social media and becoming friends with internet strangers. The more they know the better.
7) Be selective on what you post, no matter if posting pictures or script because it can easily be shared or copied pasted. Keep in mind, anything posted online can be permanently imprinted.
8) Social media isn’t a popularity contest; avoid accepting friend requests you do not know, even if you find them attractive or charming. Ask for where you know them from if you need to since no one can be immediately trusted.
9) A likely free giveaway or other too good to be true deals, are easily a ruse for someone to hack your private information or other criminal intent. Simply be cautious.
10) Focus on your setting, particularly the privacy settings. Instead of every person out there, make certain only friends and family have access to your postings.
11) Limit the information you reveal to the public.
12) To make sure your precise location is never disclosed on the pictures you post by turning off the GPS setting on your camera.

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You should hire Advanced Private Investigator and Security of Miami, FL to ensure the authentic identity of any online stalker or creeper and you want them investigated, or a suspicious person is talking to your child. Contact us today!