Lake In The Hills PD: Don't Post Your Senior Photos On Facebook

LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL—If you've scrolled through your Facebook timeline recently, you may have noticed friends posting their old senior photos as a way to support the graduating class of 2020, most of whom are at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, if you're thinking of doing the same, the Lake in the Hills Police Department wants you to reconsider.

"While it seems harmless and fun, the Better Business Bureau has advised against sharing those photos because it can potentially lead to identity theft," the LITH police department recently posted on their official Facebook page.

According to the police department, scammers or hackers who surf through social media sites may be able to see those #ClassOf2020 posts. If they can, police say they will know the name of your high school and graduation year, which are common online security questions.

• Resist the temptation to play along. While it’s fun to see other’s posts, if you are uncomfortable participating, it is best to not do it.
• Review your security settings. Check your security settings on all social media platforms to see what you are sharing and with whom you are sharing.
• Change security questions/settings. If you are nervous about something you shared possibly opening you up to fraud, review and change your security settings for banking and other websites.