Protecting your privacy on social media

Social media makes it easy to share experiences, plans and memories. It can also give scammers information they can use to target you.

Posts about travel, buying a car or taking out a loan may seem routine to friends. To someone planning fraud or identity theft, they can reveal useful details about your circumstances.

Review your privacy settings. Limit who can see your posts and check who has access to photographs, your location and contact information.

Scammers can piece together public information to make a targeted message or request more convincing. Share with care and review what others can learn from your profile.