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Facebook Safety Issue

Posted by judimahoney @judimahoney, Apr 8 4:00pm

Greetings from Trying to Cope Land:
My husband (with bvFTD) still uses his phone, but has issues when using Facebook, mainly giving away private info and potentially getting scammed.
So much has already been taken from him (driving privileges, walking where he wants alone, carrying debit/credit cards), that I hesitate to take his phone away, since it's one of his last vestiges of independence.
I know that the only 100% guarantee of safety is for him not to use Facebook. That is the challenge.
I use an alternate social platform (BlueSky), however he is not interested in changing.
Hoping for middle ground so I don't have to go to extremes.
All the best. 🌺

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baj | @baj | Apr 10 4:27pm

My hubby uses a tablet, and there is no info on it as to banking or address, etc. He can go on. I made sure when I bought and set it up for him. Is there a way you can go on YouTube, do searches, send emails and text - but except for his email, there is nothing else on his tablet. He does not have a credit card, and he has a $100 limit on his cash card. He had his driver's licence taken away years ago, as he is also legally blind. So if you can get someone to clean his computer of any identifying information, it would be safe for him to continue.
He still drives his electric mobility scooter; he shouldn't, but he is adamant about keeping it. It is his last bit of independence.

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judimahoney | @judimahoney | Apr 10 10:46pm
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My hubby uses a tablet, and there is no info on it as to banking or address, etc. He can go on. I made sure when I bought and set it up for him. Is there a way you can go on YouTube, do searches, send emails and text - but except for his email, there is nothing else on his tablet. He does not have a credit card, and he has a $100 limit on his cash card. He had his driver's licence taken away years ago, as he is also legally blind. So if you can get someone to clean his computer of any identifying information, it would be safe for him to continue.
He still drives his electric mobility scooter; he shouldn't, but he is adamant about keeping it. It is his last bit of independence.

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My husband does not care about the internet, emailing or texting. The only thing he wants to do is be on Facebook.

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