Staying Safe From Spam on Social Media

Have you ever received a Twitter Direct Message, with a link, that is worded something like these: "Hey look at this funny pic I found of you. Here is the link!" or "You wouldn't believe what they are saying about you! Go check it out! (link)"

When it’s the first time you receive one, you probably panicked a bit.  “What picture could they be seeing of me?”  “What are others saying about me?” “ OMG…I should see what it is!”

No…STOP!

It is Spam.  No, not the spiced ham product made by Hormel, but "electronic junk", possibly quite damaging.

Read more on how to avoid the hazards of malicious spam.