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Question: I’m not a big social media user but my friends finally convinced me to give Instagram a try. How do I get started and post things people will like?
Answer: If you’re already using other social media sites like Facebook, you’ll find that Instagram is similar in many ways. If not, Instagram is easy to learn. Here are some suggestions for sharing your photos and videos: Frequency: Find the right balance between posting too much and not enough. If you post too infrequently, followers will drift away. If you post too much, they’ll get annoyed by your items flooding their feed. Subject matter: Use your account to show your smiling face sometimes but don’t forget about the rest of the world. Post photos of beautiful scenery, other people, and, yes, even your food. Special effects: Instagram includes some filters to change the way your photos look. They can be fun in small doses but don’t be tempted to overuse them. Hashtags: These “labels” for your text can help you connect to others with similar interests. But again, don’t overdo it. One or two hashtags per post is plenty. Reciprocation: It’s always a thrill when others comment on or like your posts. Remember that feeling and give it to others by commenting on or liking 2-3 items from other people for every one you post. Stories: Use the Stories function (in which photos and videos disappear after 24 hours) to share fun, in-the-moment shots, while saving your best work for your permanent profile. |
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Some scammers just don’t quit. They find out you’ve been the victim of a previous scam and that you’re eligible to receive money from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Their next move? Try to hit you with another scam!
According to the FTC itself, these criminals target people who lost money to tech support scams and contact them claiming to be from the FTC’s refund department. They may even use the real names of FTC employees. They insist they can help you if you pay them, give them personal information, or allow them access to your computer. Don’t fall for it! To avoid the scam, always check the Recent FTC Cases Resulting in Refunds webpage to be sure the case is valid. Rather than working with the person who contacts you, use the contact phone number on this list. If you receive a refund check or claim from the FTC, check it against the list. If anyone asks for money, personal information, or access to your computer, don’t grant it. Finally, be sure to report such activity to the actual FTC. If you’ve already fallen for it, contact the FTC to start a new complaint. Immediately change passwords for your important financial accounts. Carefully monitor your finances and credit to be sure any information you might have given away isn’t being used against you. If you pay a scammer, check with the entity you used to pay them, as they might be able to help you retract the payment. |
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