Question: I hear Twitter recently released a new “soft block” feature. What does it do? Answer: The soft block feature allows you to remove someone from your Twitter followers list without blocking them entirely. The removed followers won’t see your tweets on their timelines, although they will still be able to direct-message you. They won’t be notified of the removal, but they’ll also be able to follow you again unless you block them. You may want to soft block if you don’t want to do a full-on block but still want to create some space from another user. This new method from Twitter is a little easier than the previous one, which required you to block and unblock someone manually. The ability to remove a follower is Twitter’s latest feature to give users more control over their experience on the platform to help curb abuse and harassment. The company is also testing a new feature that will warn users when they’re about to enter a potentially sensitive conversation.

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		Scammers have taken advantage of the pandemic since it began. One of the latest examples is this government impersonator scam, in which ads on social media offer to “help” you sign up for a government program that will give you a “free” device and internet service in exchange for money or personal information. While there is a real government program to help people connect during the pandemic — the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program — there’s no payment required to enroll. Government impersonators can look and sound like the real deal. They often use government names (in this case, the FCC) and government seals to get you to open your pockets or share your personal information. Here are some ways to thwart scammers’ attempts to impersonate the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: Only apply through the FCC and its listed providers. The only real way to sign up for the Emergency Broadband Benefits Program is at GetEmergencyBroadband.org. If another company says it can sign you up for this program, check first to see if they’re an approved provider. Never pay to sign up to get benefits. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is free to sign up for those who qualify. Don’t give your financial or other personal information to someone who calls, texts, or emails and says they’re with the FCC. If you think a call or message could be real, stop. Call the Emergency Broadband Support Center at 1-833-511-0311 to check. As always, stay informed and stay aware to avoid becoming a scammer’s next victim.