Hello everyone, who missed me? It's me again Lovely Jane 😘. Have you ever wondered if we can see who stalked us? Well that topic was made it clear by Facebook few years ago that we can't. And if you will see a certain app saying that they have the ability to do that, well then that should be reported to the Facebook Authorities. But today, let's talk about the possible signs that someone is stalking us. Atleast, in such ways we will have a clue who are they.
Social networking is a part of life for most individuals. I've had my Facebook account since I was 11 and it shows, trust me. This can also mean that our followers or friends lists are full of people we don't even know. Even so, you probably still have a handful of people you check in every so often. But there's a difference between having an irregular, frizzy nose and obsessive surveillance, which isn't all correct. With that in mind, there are a few warning signs that you're being targeted by Facebook to keep an eye out. According to a government study, stalking is characterized as "the course of action by which one person repeatedly inflicts unwelcome intrusions on another to such an extent that the recipient fears for his or her protection." There is a huge difference between looking at what the boy you fantasized at summer camp is doing now and someone's ongoing and obsessive surveillance. And, as such, cyberstalking is now generally considered to be a serious crime. But what about unique stalking on Facebook? Statista, according. At the end of 2019, Facebook had almost 2.5 billion monthly users, so it may well be a common option if anyone wants to keep track on you. But how can you say if there's someone out there who is stalking your profile constantly? Here are some red flags that could give away the game.
1. The First Sign; Friend Request
It's not all that rare to get a friend request from someone you don't meet. Maybe it might be a guy you saw in your journey or coffee shop, or a friend of a friend's? It seems simple, but perhaps the best way to keep people you don't meet from accepting. Harvard study found that the odds of women becoming victims of cyberstalking are higher. They are twice as often as men who are stalked and eight times as often as women who are stalked. Think twice before approving, even though someone adds you and they're an uncompromising friend.
2. Friends List
When you look at your own profile, the selection of friends on Facebook for a preview of the entire list of friends is not random, but actually included in an algorithm that can give you an insight into who visited your profile recently, according to a Vice article. As this algorithm also brings together some of the friends you have recently contacted, it may be an indication that you're being stalked by Facebook to spot a name of friends you haven't spotted.
3. Hold your Old Photos on Tabs
Look, the best of us has happened. Two years in the profile of your new ex-girlfriend, you mistakenly tag yourself on her photo album Tenerife With The Gals. It can quickly happen and it's embarrassing when it does. Stalking, however, is repetitive and obsessive by definition. So it's a regular recall of their existence if you like your pictures a lot and it can be very intimidating. The CPS website says that someone who likes your old posts constantly to the extent that he or she thinks that it is a breach of their rights
4. Use The Stories Feature
If you feel like somebody lives on your Facebook page, there are apps which say they can help you see. It is surprising to see the sheer number of dubious third-party websites that demand your information. Facebook says it doesn't follow who views the website and any applications from third parties who claim to be able to do so should be listed on their website.
However, Facebook stories send you an image of who looks at your profile. You can see who looked at your Facebook post, like Snapchat and Instagram. If the name of the perpetrator comes up, you might have some proof.
5. The Blast of the Past
There's a reason you didn't approve it if you have a friend's request or maybe even someone you blocked. Don't say twice just because someone is stubborn. The average person will take a clue and figure out if it isn't. If, while a new profile has already been refused, someone reappears with the intention of communicating, this is a clear warning sign they pay too much attention to your Facebook. Although Facebook says that having more than one personal account is against Facebook Community Standards, it does not mean that it is not possible.
On psychology today, Dr Alexandra Katehakis said the urge that it may be common in social media that "only accept friend requests from people you met personally" is the one best way to defend yourself against cyber chat.
6. Snooping Next Stage
If someone tries to stalk Facebook and actually log in to your account, it's very frightening that it can be. If you really know the person who stalks Facebook, your passwords would be even more boring.
Robyn Roberts, manager of a private security company with the Salvation Army, said ABC: "Set up an alternate email address if you want to protect your Facebook account, when you think you know who tries to access it. Adjust your passwords on your frequently used computers and accounts, such as social media, PayPal, MyGov, and Google. Your password should be more than 8 characters and it proposes also to adjust your privacy in social media and to understand how many people are able to see without becoming friends with you. Involve random characters, numbers and letters.
7. Log out as soon as possible
You will get an email to let you know if anyone has tried to login. And while it's not an enjoyable thing, you can do stuff about it. Users should handle all of their logins in one location according to the Facebook Support Centre. You need to go to the protection and log-in settings to see where and when your account has been signed in. If you don't know about somewhere or want to keep the Facebook on any screen, just click the three vertical points to set the menu and then click the login button.
Trying to figure out who stalks your Facebook is not necessarily a science, but some red flags are there and the outcomes could even make you think about the details that you post online twice. The positive thing is that you can do things like being vigilant with friend requests and keeping your profile private.
That's it guys! I hope you get my point. Please share your thoughts in the comment section if you have one, i am always open for your thoughts. Bye-bye 😘
