It’s important to watch what you post. These posting pitfalls could endanger your job, your relationships, your identity and even cost your life.
1.Boarding pass
Your frequent flyer card could be jeopardized with a social post.
Bragging about your upcoming trip online might seem harmless, but snapping a photo of your boarding pass is a definite don’t. Sure, your followers already know your name and they might even know your destination. Your frequent flyer card and passenger name record (PNR) could be jeopardized with a social post. With a little finagling, hackers can access your earned miles, phone number, date of birth, and even passport data. Based on your booking number, criminals can also find out when you leave and return. Knowing that no one is home could entice burglars to break in while you’re away.
2.Money
People don’t need to see how much money you have.
Posting photos of paychecks, credit cards, and wads of cash is just asking for trouble. Aside from being in poor taste, doing so increases the chances of you getting mugged. Also steer clear of photos (or captions) that give away financial information such as the name of your bank.
3.Winning lotto ticket
Criminals can duplicate lottery tickets.
If you’re lucky enough to snag a winning lottery ticket, be smart enough not to brag. Sharing betting slips isn’t a huge liability for small amounts, but, if they want to put in the effort, criminals can replicate the scannable barcode and steal your winnings.
4.Confidential work emails
Keep work and social life separate.
It’s a good rule of thumb to keep work off of your social media, especially when it comes to confidential documents. If your sent an exciting email about a new development or branding idea, the last thing you want to do is let the competition know. Airing complaints or posting photos of “venting” conversations between you and coworkers isn’t smart either. In fact, it’s a sure way to get sacked.
5.Birth certificate
Unless you’re a royal, don’t post personal information.
Posting identifying information on social media is equivalent to losing it or giving it away. While a snapshot of the birth certificate of your new bouncing baby might seem like a heart-warming announcement about a major life change, it can put your little one at risk for identity theft. A birth certificate is considered the “bedrock identifying document” and can get you a new Social Security card, passport, and driver’s license. Once someone has control of it, proactively preventing fraud is near impossible.
6.Children (who aren’t yours)
If they’re not your kids, don’t post anything about them.
Posting photos of children’s smiling faces might seem innocent enough, but it’s best to think twice before submitting photos of minors on social media. When you upload photos of minors on the social media, you indirectly put their life at risk,you have no idea where that picture can land.
7.Other people’s announcements
It’s not your announcement to make.
Your sister just called to tell you she’s pregnant, and in all the excitement, you start drafting a thoughtfully composed post about how happy you are for her and how excited you are to be an aunt, complete with the ultrasound photo your sister sent you. Don’t publish it. An announcement that doesn’t directly involve you especially a life-changing one, like an engagement or pregnancy isn’t yours to make. Wait until the people involved to make it official online first, and then post your congratulations. If a post never comes, don’t assume they just forgot to make one. There’s probably a personal (or even legal) reason they’re not broadcasting the news online.
8.Relationship
Relationships they say have no permanent taste
Well my list will never be complete without bringing in relationships which is causing most headache currently.You remember those times you feel he/she is your angel and you are compelled to do whatever it takes to prove your love.Anyway is not bad to impress someone but posting your better half on social media when you both have not come in any solid conclusion will only backfire.Heartbreaks associated with deleting those pictures after a breakup will only put you into emotional trauma.
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