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Q&A: Can I see a list of the people I have unfriended on Facebook?

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Question from Kathleen:  Hello, Rick. Is there some way I can check persons I have “unfriended” in Facebook? Love your site and all the great useful tips and tricks you provide. Thank you so much.

Rick’s answer:  Thanks for the very kind words, Kathleen. They are greatly appreciated.

To answer your question, there is indeed a way to view a list of the people you have removed from your Facebook Friends list. Just follow the steps below for the device you are using.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Who exactly can see the things I post on Facebook?

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Question from Greg:  I have my Facebook privacy set to “Friends”, not “Public”.

If I post something on my Timeline, can my friends’ friends who are not on my own friends list see it?

Also, if I comment on a friend’s post, can their friends who are not my friends too see my comment?  [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I view my Facebook profile the way strangers see it?

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Question from Nancy:  How can I look at my Facebook profile the way strangers see it?

(By strangers I mean people who aren’t on my friends list.)

That way I’ll know what I need  to change to prevent strangers from seeing things on my account that I don’t want them to see.

There are so many settings and it’s all so confusing.  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware fraudulent ads on Facebook

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As you probably know, Facebook earns the vast majority of their revenue from ads. And I’m sure you’ve probably noticed that they’re everywhere.

Some scammers are now taking advantage of Facebook’s advertising potential by posting fake ads that are designed to steal your money, your personal information, or both.

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How (and why) to hide your Friends List on Facebook

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By default, any Facebook user who can see your profile can view your friend list as well.

With Facebook privacy being talked about in the news almost daily, many users are now hiding their Facebook Friend Lists from the public in order to protect the privacy of everyone on the list.

Hiding your Friends List will also provide another huge benefit: Scammers won’t be tempted to clone your account and use the fake account to scam your friends!

If you’d like to hide your friend list from prying eyes, just follow the steps below that apply to your device. [Read more…]

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