Spotting Fake Social Media Accounts: Safety for Seniors

Fake social media profiles often impersonate trusted individuals or organizations to trick you into sharing information or sending money.

Check for red flags like incomplete profiles, recent join dates, few genuine followers, and requests for personal details or money.

Use the platform's reporting tools to flag suspicious accounts, and never click on links or attachments sent by unknown users.

When in doubt, reach out to a known contact through a trusted channel to verify the legitimacy of a profile before engaging.