When we go online we need to make sure that we are accessing the websites we think we are and not a clone or a copy, today the online world can be a confusing place and its always good to check twice particlaurly when you are making online purchases or divulagaing personal details. This confusion now als extends to the social networks, how can you be sure that the people you are linking up with are the people you think they are, this can become a very confusing and sometimes dangerouse affair. This can be particularly problematic when it coms to protecting the identity of a brand or a public figure.
Among the important social networks, the first that got the wakeup call was Twitter, which has been offering the “verified account” option for quite a while now. The verified badge allows the users to trust the authenticity of the source.
Now Facebook follows providing, just like twitter, verified account.
Next time a celebrity sends you a friend request or posts some shocking news, check the source.
Facebook’s verified badge, much like Twitter’s, will be available just for public figures with large audiences.
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