Social Media Lockout Scams
It’s hard to remember your password for everything you log into on the internet when every site has different demands, like including at least one number, a capital letter, and an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph, so you probably wouldn’t be alarmed if your friend asked for help recovering their Facebook password. However, you should be cautious because helping a friend could get you hacked.
If anyone contacts you asking for your phone number or email address to help them access their own account, they’re scammers looking to take control of your account by having you provide them a verification code. Keep your social media accounts safe by turning on two-factor authentication, and never give anyone a verification code related to your social media or theirs.