TikTok celebrates love month by launching the #BeCyberSmart global tool kit
TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, is excited to celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day. With more than 225B video views about #love, the world is buzzing with feelings this season.
As more people turn online to find companionship, TikTok is committed to educating our community. They aim to inform people about the dangers of cybercriminals posing as a potential love interest online.
Follow these security tips:
Take it slow
Firstly, ask questions and pay attention to inconsistencies that might reveal your online romantic interest is an impostor.
Do your homework
In addition, conduct a reverse image search of your online partner’s profile photo (you can use images.google.com). Do results show the same profile photo on another site or with a different name attached? A scammer may have stolen it.
Don’t play games
Don’t give away too much personal information to someone you only know online. Be extra cautious of people who make repeated attempts to meet up with you in person.
Never show ’em the money
You should never send payment or agree to accept money from someone you’ve only met online or by phone.
Listen to your heart, follow your head
Lastly, if something seems amiss or you suspect someone you met online isn’t who they say they are, cut off all contact immediately and report to the relevant authorities.