Asked by nunu

Sarah loves sharing photos of her daily life on social media. One day, she receives a friend request from someone she doesn't know. The person's profile looks interesting, and they have many mutual friends. Sarah is unsure whether to accept the request.

What should Sarah do to protect her privacy?

answer

Accept the request because they have many mutual friends.


Block the person immediately.


Investigate the person's profile and ask mutual friends before deciding.


Accept the request and tag them in a post.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Investigate the person's profile and ask mutual friends before deciding.

Why: that balances caution and social openness. Before accepting, Sarah should:
- Check the account carefully (how long it’s been active, number/type of posts, friends, mutual friends’ interactions).
- Ask the mutual friends if they actually know the person.
- Send a message to the requester asking how they know her and assess the response.
- Review privacy settings (restrict who sees posts, use friend lists, or accept with limited access).
- Look for red flags (very new account, few personal photos, generic or stolen images, pushy requests for personal info).
- If anything seems suspicious, don’t accept and block/report as needed.