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    Sharing too much can lead to misunderstandings or negative consequences
                         in both your personal and professional life, potentially damaging your

                         reputation.

                         The more information you share, the more likely you are to be targeted by online
                         scams or intrusive advertisements tailored to your preferences.

                         Publicly sharing personal details or experiences can expose you to cyberbullying,

                         with others using that information to attack or ridicule you.

                                                                                         21 st   #Leadership & Responsibility
                                                                                        Century
                                                                                         Skills  #Information Literacy
                                            THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF SHARING TOO MUCH

                      Lucy  loved  to  share everything  online. Whether it  was her latest  holiday  photos,

                      what she had for lunch or where she was going, she posted it all on her social media
                      accounts. Her friends loved seeing her updates and Lucy enjoyed the attention and
                      comments she received. It felt good to share her life so openly.

                      One afternoon, Lucy posted a photo of her new phone, clearly showing her home
                      address on a delivery package in the background. She didn’t think twice about it,
                      as it was just a harmless photo. However, soon after, she started receiving strange

                      messages  from unknown accounts,  asking  about  her phone  and offering special
                      deals for gadgets.

                      A week later, Lucy received a call from an unknown number claiming to be from

                      her bank, asking her to confirm her details for a security check. Confused, she gave
                      some basic information, thinking it was just a routine call. Later, she realised that her
                      social media posts could have been used by scammers to piece together information

                      about her life and she might have unwittingly shared more than she realised.

                      Based on the above case, answer the following questions:

                      1.  What should Lucy have done before posting the photo?

                      2.  Why did Lucy receive strange messages from unknown accounts?

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