Do not click on any link or message that seems suspicious or unfamiliar
Remember that most social networking sites will not ask for your password in an e-mail, message, or "wall" post
Do not download any unknown files
If you get a suspicious message, try to contact the friend who supposedly sent it to verify that the message is legitimate before following any links or instructions
If you see a post on a friend's social networking page or profile that looks like spam, tell the friend to delete it and reset their password immediately
Use an updated web browser to benefit from anti-phishing protection
