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    A day later, the influencer’s account messaged him: “Congratulations! You’re shortlisted! Please fill
                        out this shipping form with your parents’ names and home address.” Vihaan felt excited, but also
                        a little uneasy. Wanting to win, he filled in every detail. A week passed with no prize. The influencer
                        stopped replying. Then, Vihaan began to notice strange things:
                            Friend requests from unknown adults

                            An online ad using his photo, pretending he was selling the watch

                            A mysterious van driving slowly past his house, with the driver taking a picture of the street
                        Suddenly, Vihaan’s excitement turned into fear. His small choice to look popular had created a real-
                        world safety risk. Now, he didn’t know how much of his personal life was in the wrong hands.
                        Based on the above case, answer the following questions:

                        1.   What mistake did Vihaan make when posting his photo for the contest?

                        2.    If  Vihaan  had paused  before  posting,  what questions  could  he have asked  himself to  avoid
                           revealing sensitive information in his photo?

                             Detox: A break from social media to reduce dependency and regain control over one’s time
                             and attention.

                             Addiction: A compulsive need to engage in an activity, such as social media use, often
                             leading to negative consequences in daily life.

                             Hashtags: Words or phrases preceded by the “#” symbol used on social media to categorize
                             content and make it easily searchable.

                                Social media refers to platforms and apps that allow users to create, share and interact with
                                content online.
                                Social media encourages comparison to peers and celebrities, leading to body dissatisfaction.
                                When social media use becomes a habit that’s hard to control, it’s called social media addiction.
                                Spending too much time on social media can cause people to neglect their schoolwork, hobbies
                                or chores.
                                Content on the Internet is often permanent, so it’s important to think carefully before posting.
                                Hashtags help you reach the right audience, but overusing them can make your posts look
                                spammy.

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