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Jorgia Macawili BTVTED DT 1-A Case-Study-1

The document discusses the risks associated with fake accounts on Facebook, including identity theft and online scams. It provides practical suggestions for users to protect their personal information, such as reporting fake accounts, enhancing privacy settings, verifying friend requests, and educating their network about online dangers. The emphasis is on proactive measures to foster a safer online environment.

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Jorgia Macawili BTVTED DT 1-A Case-Study-1

The document discusses the risks associated with fake accounts on Facebook, including identity theft and online scams. It provides practical suggestions for users to protect their personal information, such as reporting fake accounts, enhancing privacy settings, verifying friend requests, and educating their network about online dangers. The emphasis is on proactive measures to foster a safer online environment.

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Case Study 1: ICT ED 4

CASE STUDY 1:

Name: Jorgia Macawili

Course, Year and Section: BTVTED DT 1-A Date: 01-22-25

Answer as directed. Write your answer on the space provided.

A fake account is an account where someone is pretending to be


something or someone that does not exist. Fake accounts can include
accounts for fake or made up people, pets, celebrities or organizations.
Because of the very nature of social networking sites where people are
encouraged to share personal information users are automatically at
risk of becoming victims of identity theft. Facebook users should be
aware that identity thieves are constantly coming up with new scams
aimed at stealing personal data.
Although these cases involved well-known stores, any of Facebook's
users could see their profile copied and stolen. It is also possible that
the person whose identity has been stolen does not have a Facebook
account. Both adults and children are potential victims, once a cyber
thief knows the phone number of a potential victim, the thief can then
enter the number into the Facebook search box, and the individual's
profile will come up, which can include information such as birthdate,
hometown, recent whereabouts and where the individual works,
worked in the past, and went to school.
Facebook does not prevent users from having duplicate user names,
so pretty much anyone can copy the name and pictures of one of your
friends and pretend to be you. Depending on what they want to
extract, a fake Facebook friend can either seek to learn valuable
information about his target, such as secret data from the company
you work at or credit card details. In most cases, however, they will
pretend to be the friend in question and ask you for a loan or some
other “friendly favor”.
The next thing they do is block the person they are impersonating
and send friend requests to everyone on the victim’s friends list. This is
done to infiltrate their
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social network. Once this part of the mission is complete, the scammer
has a variety of options at their disposal. Data mine the accounts they
have friended under the bogus profile. Even if you have your privacy
and sharing options set to “Friends Only,” you are still at risk if you
accidentally accept a duplicate friend request. The scammer contacts
people close to the victim and tells them that they are in trouble of
some kind, usually stranded on vacation, arrested or in some other
legal trouble, etc. This is accompanied by an urgent plea to send
money thru different money remittances. Unknown con artists are not
the only ones creating duplicate profiles and pages. Bullies often create
fake profiles with the intention of humiliating or harassing their
intended victim.
Facebook users can take some steps to protect their privacy and make
it much harder for identity thieves to compromise their personal
information. For starters, users can select which friends can view their
personal information, including their birthdate, relationship status,
phone number and hometown, in the “About Me” section of their
profile. They can limit this to different groups of people, such as
friends, work colleagues and so on.
1) What is your suggestion on this case?

ANSWER:

Fake accounts on Facebook and other social networking sites pose


significant risks, including identity theft and online scams. To combat
this issue effectively, here are practical measures everyone should
take:

First, report fake accounts immediately. Platforms like


Facebook have tools, such as the “Report Profile” feature, designed to
handle such cases swiftly.
Second, enhance your privacy settings to protect personal
information. Limit the visibility of sensitive details like your birthdate,
phone number, or hometown to “Only Me” or trusted friends. Avoid
oversharing publicly to reduce your vulnerability.

Third, verify friend requests before accepting them. Always


confirm if the person is genuine, preferably through other means of
communication.

Fourth, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This adds a


strong security layer, ensuring that even if your password is
compromised, unauthorized access is prevented.

Fifth, educate your network about the dangers of duplicate


accounts and phishing scams. Encourage friends and family to verify
suspicious messages or requests, especially those asking for money.

Sixth, monitor your account activity regularly to identify


unauthorized logins or changes. Use tools provided by social media
platforms to stay informed about your account’s security.

Seventh, avoid sharing personal information online. Details


like your location, workplace, or financial information can be exploited
by scammers. Share such data cautiously and only when necessary.

Lastly, raise awareness about cybersecurity by participating


in or hosting workshops. Educating your community about the risks of
fake accounts and online scams fosters a safer online environment.

By taking these proactive steps, individuals can better protect


themselves and others from the risks posed by fake accounts and
cyber threats. Online safety begins with awareness and responsible
digital behavior.
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