To share your excitement securely on social media, you should rather consider posting a photo of the sticker that you can receive from the health care provider after being vaccinated, which should not contain personal information. You can also add a COVID-19 themed framework to your Facebook profile photo.
Then make sure you reflect privacy settings with whom you are actually comfortable viewing your posts, for example just followers or friends.
Lastly, be aware of the other topics you post on social media, the bureau recommended. Why? Sometimes we post on topics like favorite movies or old cars, which may indicate passwords or frequently asked security questions. This is especially useful for someone trying to steal your identity.
In the past week, the FBI, Interpol and other organizations have warned of fake websites advertising fake COVID-19 drugs and vaccines, Reuters reports. Some online scammers have used emails and messaging programs to claim that they can deliver shots for $ 150 within days. Others used robo calls to imitate government officials.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, FBI and Department of Justice have asked the public to report any COVID-19 vaccine scam, from people asking for money in exchange for the vaccine to online advertisements.