I keep getting friend requests from strangers in Eastern Europe and China. I don’t know these people, how do they know me? How can I block them from friending me?
How Can I Block Strangers Friending Me On Facebook?
Posts tagged "facebook privacy"
Facebook Policy Violation Warning Text Message: Legit?
I got a text message from Facebook over the weekend, Dave, and it warns me that there’s a policy violation on my account and that I need to confirm my account information. What the heck? Is it legit?
Which iPhone Apps can Access the Microphone?
After reading that Facebook might or might not access your microphone to analyze the environment around you, I’m completely paranoid. Where can I check on my iPhone 7 what apps can access the microphone and turn them off?
Delete Facebook Location Tracking Data?
While reading an article about Facebook and privacy I read that the program tracks your location. How do I see what data it has and potentially delete it all?
How do I block someone on Facebook Messenger?
Dave, ya gotta help me! There’s a weird guy who has been pestering me on Facebook Messenger. I blocked him, but somehow he is still sending me messages. Help!
How Do I Opt out of Facebook’s Personal Data Sharing?
The more I read about how Facebook makes my personal data available to third parties, the closer I am to quitting Facebook. Isn’t there some privacy settings I can change instead? I like Facebook, I just want control over my personal data…
Change a Facebook Group Name?
How do you change a GROUP NAME on Facebook? All of the responses I’ve found online (including yours) are old (2011, 2012) and say go to “Edit Group” in settings – but that seems to no longer exist. I can’t find settings or Edit group anywhere – these options aren’t there any more?
Stop Facebook from tracking your location?
I read that Facebook tracks everywhere I go on the mobile app. That’s outrageous. Is it true? And if so, how can I turn it off immediately?
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