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Derek1952
Derek1952 Posts: 779
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I may have posted this before if so sorry.But I would like advice on joining Facebook.just how safe is it scam wise .

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  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,597
    If you PM me your bank details, I’ll get you a report on their latest security protocols 
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,976
    Derek1952 said:
    I may have posted this before if so sorry.But I would like advice on joining Facebook.just how safe is it scam wise .
    Its awesome if you're into shit jokes and conspiracy theories from middle aged women.
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,706
    "u ok hun?"

    yeah, don't bother. 

  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,706
    edited March 2023
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  • Derek1952
    Derek1952 Posts: 779
    Thnks for advice I will not bother,pity.
  • charltonbob
    charltonbob Posts: 8,254
    Depends what you want it for, it can be useful. In saying that I am a dinosaur & don't have much knowledge of social media  :D
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    If it's for staying in touch with family and friends it's good. If it's for looking at anything else then it's a chimps tea party of the damned
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,418
    Derek1952 said:
    I may have posted this before if so sorry.But I would like advice on joining Facebook.just how safe is it scam wise .
    Text me Luv........ xxx
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,854
    edited March 2023
    depends on how you want to use it. I'm on it and have been for years, but simply as a way to be able to view facebook pages that interest me - I have one friend, but only because my wife was on my pc and she sent and accepted her own invitation. 

    I've never uploaded a profile or posted on it, and have never accepted requests on anything. My only existence on Facebook is my name - other than that I'm a non entity and in that regards its pretty scam proof. Use it at this level and the upsides far outweigh any possible risk...
  • PopIcon
    PopIcon Posts: 5,970
    edited March 2023
    Derek1952 said:
    Thnks for advice I will not bother,pity.
    Facebook is fine, it's mostly used by the over 35s for sharing memories. I'm not too sure why everyone is making fun of you. 

    My only advice would be not to pay for anything in advance on Marketplace (should you chose to use this function)
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  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,198
    I was born in the back half of Derek's user name. So, I'm ancient. I was forced to join Facebook by my niece. Most of my relatives are a fair distance away. So it's good for keeping in touch with them, usually through the Messenger service.  I now have the grand total of over 40 friends lol. I've never felt that I was vulnerable to scams, etc.  The worst thing is the "suggested for you" pages.  For some reason beyond comprehension,  Facebook think I might be interested in Ronaldo and the scum he used to play for. 

    I get far more use out of the LINE app, which is a  Japanese product developed after the earthquake and tsunami in 2011.  94 million Japanese (80% of the population) can't be wrong.
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,083
    McBobbin said:
    If it's for staying in touch with family and friends it's good. If it's for looking at anything else then it's a chimps tea party of the damned
    You won't find a better description.
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,735
    It’s a vile app . Leave well alone 
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,164
    Fuckbook is shite.
  • Big_Bad_World
    Big_Bad_World Posts: 5,859
    edited April 30
    It's inifinitely less c***y than Twitter, but c***y nonetheless.
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,827
    edited December 2023
    Big_Bad_World said:
    It's inifinitely less c***y than Twitter, but c***y nonetheless.
    Linkedin is king c***.


  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,917
    Great tool for chatting to old friends that you've lost track of. Just like anything in life, it's easy to avoid the bullshit if you don't get involved. The algorithms will just keep feeding you more of what makes you angry if you engage with it. 
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,350
    edited December 2023
    RodneyCharltonTrotta said:
    Big_Bad_World said:
    It's inifinitely less c***y than Twitter, but c***y nonetheless.
    Linkedin is king c***.


    Linkedin is also a king c*** you cannot shake off.

    Still getting messages and i have not used it for decades!!!
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,767
    I'm not attached to Facebook but it has been a useful tool to re-connect to people. For example, last week I went to watch an old school friend play in a band that I hadn't seen since we last played together some 45 years ago. There's also a couple of sporting groups that I belong to. It's not difficult to ignore the rest of it. 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    I use it (not very often) for selling stuff and for 'general interest' .. not much I do can be scammed

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