Facebook & Social Media Privacy Settings for Seniors in Austin
We lock down public profiles, block online impersonators, and teach older adults how to stay connected with family safely and privately.
Schedule Privacy Help ($50/hr)The Social Media Dangers We Prevent
Social platforms are great for seeing photos of grandchildren, but confusing settings leave older adults vulnerable to scammers and data scraping.
Publicly Exposed Personal Information
Many seniors unknowingly share their phone number, email, home address, and daily whereabouts with the entire public internet. We dig into the deep account settings to lock this information down so only verified friends can see it.
Fake "Cloned" Profiles & Friend Requests
Scammers frequently copy a senior's photos and name to create a fake account, then send friend requests to their contacts asking for money. We teach seniors how to spot these fake profiles, report them, and hide their friend list to prevent cloning.
Hacked & Compromised Accounts
Clicking a bad link in Facebook Messenger can instantly compromise an account. We assist seniors in recovering access, forcing logouts on unrecognized devices, and setting up Two-Factor Authentication to keep hackers out permanently.
Overwhelming Notifications & Spam
Constant dings from groups, game invites, and political advertisements cause unnecessary stress. We carefully curate their newsfeed and notification settings to ensure they only see updates from the people they actually care about.
How Our In-Home Privacy Audit Works
We don't just click buttons; we explain what we are doing so you feel secure and in control of your digital identity.
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1Comprehensive Account Audit:
We sit together and review exactly what the public can see when they search your name on Facebook, Google, or other social platforms.
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2Locking Down the Settings:
We navigate the complex privacy menus to change default settings from "Public" to "Friends Only," hide your contact list, and restrict who can send you direct messages.
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3Cleaning Up the Friend List:
We help identify and remove suspicious, duplicated, or unrecognized accounts from your friends list, ensuring your network is truly just people you know.
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4Safe Posting Training:
We teach you how to properly share a photo or update, how to verify who is seeing it before you post, and how to avoid clicking deceptive links in Messenger.
What Else We Assist With
Ensuring a positive and safe online communication experience.
Deleting Old or Duplicate Accounts
If you have three different Facebook accounts because you forgot the password to the first two, we can consolidate them. We help download old photos and permanently delete the abandoned profiles.
WhatsApp & Messenger Privacy
We configure messaging apps so that strangers cannot see your "Last Seen" status, profile picture, or add you to random spam groups without your permission.
Instagram & Family Sharing Setup
If your grandchildren exclusively use Instagram, we can set up a private, secure account for you, find your family members, and teach you how to safely view their photos.
Nextdoor & Local App Guidance
Local neighborhood apps like Nextdoor are great for staying informed, but they can be overwhelming. We adjust email notification settings so you aren't bombarded with every single neighborhood alert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about our social media and privacy support.
My parent's Facebook was hacked. Can you get it back?
If the account was recently compromised, we can assist in navigating Facebook's official account recovery tools, changing passwords, and setting up two-factor authentication to lock the hackers out permanently.
How do you stop people from stealing my parent's photos?
We change the privacy settings so that only verified 'Friends' can see their photos, posts, and personal details. We also hide their friend list, which is the primary way scammers clone accounts and target relatives.
Can you completely delete an old account we no longer use?
Yes. If an older adult has multiple duplicate accounts or wants to leave a platform entirely for their peace of mind, we can safely download their personal data and navigate the permanent deletion process.
How much does a privacy audit cost?
Our rate is a straightforward $50 per hour. Most social media account recoveries, privacy audits, and security lockdowns are completed within a single one-hour home visit.
Schedule a Privacy Check
Patient, secure tech assistance in Greater Austin.