Team Own It's Scola recalls getting her identity stolen and gives you her tips on what to do if someone hacks your online account and ways to prevent people from stealing your profile.
Prevent it
The best way to avoid your account being stolen is making sure you are protecting it. Always remember to set your account to private to avoid strangers being able to see your profile.
Report it
Do not hesitate, the first thing to do is to tell somebody if you see some weird activity on your account. Most social media accounts actually have options to report fake accounts – their teams usually act quickly and if you ask your family and friends to report them too it will be much easier.
Take a look at this article to find out how to report issues on social media.
Respect people online
You might be tempted to pose as someone cool online, but remember that stealing someone’s identity online is a very serious matter. So focus on yourself and what makes you unique and respect other people’s activity online.
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