Facebook is the largest online social network on the planet, and it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t know someone who has a Facebook profile. There are countless benefits to establishing a Facebook account, from connecting with old friends to being better able to organize or attend parties or events of any kind. However, there is also a downside to Facebook that is sometimes ignored or overlooked, and it is that Facebook, an online source full of personal information, can leave its users vulnerable to identity theft.

Fortunately, there are a several steps that you can take to prevent this from happening. Here are some things that you can do today to better protect your Facebook account at our apartments for rent in Alachua:

• Don’t list private personal information like your phone number, home address, or complete date of birth on your profile page.

• Only accept friend requests from people that you know personally.

• Monitor your privacy settings and set them to a level where you feel comfortable. For pictures, ensure that your privacy is set to “friends only.”

• In your privacy settings, deactivate your mini-feed, which can help to tip off others about your location or activities.

• Create a complex password that cannot be guessed even by anyone who knows you, and share it with absolutely no one.

At One 51 Place, we hope that you can enjoy using Facebook just like you enjoy the many features found in our apartments, like our fully equipped kitchens and professional color schemes. If you are not yet a resident of our lovely community, please contact our leasing office today. We’d love to have the opportunity to give you a personal tour.