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Why am I suddenly getting so many Facebook requests?

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Why am I suddenly getting so many Facebook requests?

The influx of friend requests for verified users is “likely due to recent search changes” on the platform, Facebook says, which were intended to more prominently surface search results for verified accounts over unverified ones.

Why do fake Facebook profiles add me?

“People may try to create fake accounts for a variety of reasons,” a Facebook spokesman tells me. Said reasons can include: To spam or spread a virus; to market and advertise; to test friends behind their back; or to harass an ex.

Why am I getting friend requests from people with no mutual friends?

Most friend suggestions are based on having friends in common. If you see a suggestion with no mutual friends, keep in mind that some people have their friends list set to private. This means that some suggestions who are friends of friends may not show the friends you have in common.

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How do I stop strangers from messaging me on Facebook 2020?

On Facebook: Open a chat with the person > Click their name in the top left > Choose “Mute conversation,” “Ignore messages,” or “Block.” (Those instructions are for a web browser. You can also block someone by going to their page in the app.)

Does Facebook send auto friend requests?

A little investigation into the matter has revealed that Facebook now has a feature of “automatic friend requests” that basically searches the Facebook database for people who are connected in one way or the other and sends them requests automatically.

How do you spot a fake profile on Facebook?

How Can We Tell If A Facebook Account Is Fake?

  1. Not Many Pics. Bots tend not to post lots of photos.
  2. Weird Bio Information. If the biography information on the account seems fanciful or just plain unrealistic, then it’s likely not to be a legitimate account.
  3. The Account Doesn’t Message.
  4. Blank Wall.
  5. Lots Of Likes.
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How do I stop getting fake friend requests?

And you can stop them via this very simple trick:

  1. Go to your Facebook settings: .
  2. Choose Privacy in the left side menu: .
  3. Find the section called How people can find and contact you: .
  4. Behind Who can send you friend requests? you find a link called Edit.
  5. In the drop down menu that appears, choose Friends of friends: