THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Page 5 BBB Scam Alert: Think twice before taking that Facebook quiz S ocial media is used as a fun distraction for some people, and taking a Facebook quiz might seem like a harmless way to pass the time. But are you giving away more information than you think? How this scam works: A fun quiz pops up on your Facebook feed or another social media platform. A few questions are answered to prove how well you know a friend. Or a short personality test is off ered — to match with a character from a favorite TV show. These quizzes appear to be meaningless, but the intent behind them is to collect information. Some examples are questions like “What was the fi rst car you owned?” “What is your mother’s maiden name?” and “What is the name of the street you grew up on?” These are common security questions for insurance, banking and credit card accounts. Sharing this information can lead to accounts being hacked and personal and fi nancial information being stolen. Not all social media quizzes are data collection scams; however, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) cautions users to be careful about what they share online and to check the privacy settings on the account. Social media data and quiz answers can be used to steal identity or enable a scammer to impersonate you to your friends and family. How to avoid similar scams: • Be skeptical: Before answering a quiz, fi gure out who created it. Is it a brand you trust? Just because something appears to be fun and innocent doesn’t mean there isn’t an inherent risk. • Adjust privacy settings: Review the social media account’s privacy settings and be strict about any information that is shared — and be mindful of whom you are sharing it with. • Remove personal details from your profile: Don’t share information like a phone number or home address on social media accounts. • Don’t give answers to common security questions: Be cautious if the questions in a quiz ask for things like your mother’s maiden name, the street you grew up on, previously owned vehicles, favorite foods or the name of your high school. • Monitor friend requests. Don’t accept friend requests from people you don’t know. Also be wary of a second friend request from someone you are already connected with; the second profile might be an impostor trying to access your data and your Friends list. For more info about social media scams, read https://www. bbb.org/article/scams/2012bbb-scam-alert-imposters-using-facebook-for-covid-grantscams. Learn more at https:// www.bbb.org/article/newsreleases/20678-scam-alertthink-twice-before-buyingfrom-these-social-media-ads. RevereTV Spotlight n the newest episode of “The Wave,” watch hosts Erica Porzio and Anasha Girma as they dive into captivating conversations, fi rst with Peggy Pratt, a Real Estate Broker and Team Lead of Pratt Properties at Century 21 NorthEast. Their second guest is Walkiria Delacruz, a Tax Professional and owner of WEA Tax Services. “The Wave” is a show produced by the Revere Chamber of Commerce that highlights members of the Chamber who are local business owners or employees in Revere. Pratt starts the episode by sharing insights into her individual business practices, the values that drive her as a business owner and the pivotal experiences that have shaped her journey. The compelling interview with Delacruz is about her perspective on business and the impactful experiences that have molded her into who she is today. Tune in for a double dose of inspiration! “The Wave” is scheduled almost daily over the next month on the Community Channel. In case you missed them, catch replays of last week’s two “Games of the Week” for Revere High School basketball. The girls’ team continued to dominate in their win over Chelsea. Tune in to the Community Channel to get the results of the boys’ game versus Malden last Thursday. This week’s “Game of the Week” includes the girls’ special Senior Night this week; I the senior ceremony was followed by a game against Everett. This will air live on RTV’s YouTube page and on the Community Channel. Watch the Community Channel for replays over the next few weeks. Revere Beach Winter Wonderland is scheduled for this Saturday from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. RevereTV is sending a crew to get the sights and sounds of the event, which are said to include ice sculptures, hot chocolate, a local winter market, fi re pits and entertainment. RTV’s youth correspondent Manique Khessouane will be leading with the microphone so fi nd her to say a few words on camera. This short video package will be posted to social media and the Community Channel by next week. REVERETV | SEE Page 7 Join Polymnia for their Annual Fundraising Cabaret! F or over 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Saturday, January 27, 2024, Polymnia will hold its annual Cabaret at Temple Beth Shalom (21 E. Foster St. in Melrose). This evening will feature Polymnia members and friends with musical selections chosen by the performers. Previous Cabaret shows have included songs from Broadway musicals, pop ballads, jazz standards, and more. Audiences will have two opportunities to enjoy Cabaret: the first performance at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) or the second performance at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30). The Cabaret is suitGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 able for all ages. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children under 12. We look forward to seeing you there! To purchase tickets for this concert, visit https://polymnia.org/about-our-upcomingseason/ or Miter Biter (479 Main St., Melrose) or call 617633-5006. For more information about Polymnia: www. polymnia.org/about.
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