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This article from Consumer Reports discusses the challenges and potential risks associated with using social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. It highlights various issues faced by users, such as impersonation, scams, annoying ads, and unwanted friend requests. The article provides tips and advice from experts on how to navigate these problems, including being cautious about accepting friend requests from strangers, managing ad preferences, avoiding annoying posts, safely buying items on Facebook Marketplace, protecting against hacking and scams, and maintaining privacy in Facebook groups. The article also suggests additional resources for further assistance, such as classes at libraries and organizations like Cyber-Seniors and CR Security Planner. [Extracted from the article] |