[Strange] The reason why you get friend requests from strangers on Facebook is actually almost 100% this
1. "Friend requests from strangers" are not well-intentioned
When using Facebook, you sometimes get
"Who is this person?" friend requests.
・No mutual friends
・Almost zero posts
・Suspiciously perfect profile picture
To conclude, these accounts
almost without exception "have some kind of agenda."
And what is important is
👉That it is "not for normal social interaction."
2. The most common one is "fraud": and it's quite sophisticated
Typical examples are romance scams and investment scams.
At first, they talk to you normally.
"I'm interested in Japan"
"I want to be friends"
"Your post was wonderful"
Up to this point, it is completely harmless.
But then this happens👇
・They try to get close to you very quickly
・They message you every day
・They try to build a relationship of trust
And then one day, suddenly👇
"Actually, I've been successful with investments..."
"I want to teach you too"
"Let's build a future together"
👉If money comes up here, it's 100% a scam
3. Actually, "personal information collection" is scary
It's often taken lightly, but this is quite dangerous.
Once you become friends, the information they can see increases all at once👇
・Birthday
・Workplace
・Social connections
・Lifestyle patterns
Even if these are harmless on their own,
when combined, they become a "powerful weapon."
👉Impersonation
👉Increased accuracy of fraud
👉Secondary damage targeting your acquaintances
In other words,
using you as an entry point, there is a possibility that those around you will also be involved
4. "Side hustle/free lifestyle" types are almost always solicitation
A common flow👇
Become friends
↓
Small talk starts
↓
A few days later
↓
"Are you interested in a side hustle?"
At this point, it's almost certain.
・MLM (Network Business)
・Expensive schools
・Information products
A lead to things like these.
The characteristics are👇
・Overly positive
・Strong emphasis on success
・Saying "anyone can do it"
👉If you think about it calmly, "stories where anyone can make money" do not exist
5. Recently increasing "realistic-looking fake accounts"
This is the most troublesome.
They used to be sloppy in the past👇
・Zero posts
・One photo
・Unnatural names
Now it's different👇
・A few posts
・Japanese-sounding names
・Daily-life-looking photos
👉At first glance, they look normal
But if you look closely👇
・The content of the posts is shallow
・Almost no comments
・Thin past history
In other words,
"Accounts made to look like the real thing"
6. What happens if you accept?
You might think "It's fine to just be friends," but
this is the most dangerous part.
If you accept👇
・Your information can be seen
・It becomes an entry point for a relationship of trust
・It becomes easier for them to message you
And in the worst case👇
👉Fraud solicitation
👉Phishing links
👉Spreading to acquaintances
In other words,
Accepting = the act of opening the door
7. Conclusion: The response can be simple
There is only one thing you should do.
👉Ignore or delete
That's it.
Absolutely NO👇
・Accepting out of curiosity
・Replying to messages
・Clicking links
In the internet world,
"Not getting involved" is the strongest defense.
8. Finally: This criterion for judgment is fine
If you are unsure, use this👇
"Would I become friends with this person if I met them in real life?"
If NO,
👉Then the request is also NO
• "The reason why you get friend requests from strangers on Facebook is actually almost 100% this"
• "That friend request, if you accept it, it's over"
• "The reason why it's dangerous to allow even one friend request from a stranger"
• "The real reason why ignoring friend requests on SNS is the correct answer"
• "'They seem like a good person' is the most dangerous: The reality of SNS fraud"
• "Facebook recently is actually quite dangerous"
• "I'll reveal the true identity of side hustle DMs"
• "That request, it's not you, but 'your information' that is being targeted"
#Facebook
#SNSFraud
#FriendRequest
#NetLiteracy
#PersonalInfo
#RomanceScam
#InvestmentScam
#SideHustleSolicitation
#NetworkBusiness
#SecurityMeasures
#PhishingScam
#SNSTrouble
#Alert
#DarkSideOfTheInternet
#DigitalRisk
