Can I use a fake birthday on Facebook?

This is both to confirm that you're older than 13, and so Facebook can remind your friends to wish you a happy birthday. Unfortunately, your birthdate is a piece of information that identity thieves will need if they want to pretend to be you. You don't want this information publicly available.

Should I give Facebook my real birthday?

Unfortunately, you're supposed to give Facebook your birthday when you sign up for the service. Many other online services want it too. You don't necessarily have to give them your actual birthday, although that could lead to complications later on. But in most cases, you can limit who sees it.

Will Facebook ban you if you change your birthday?

And even then, it's not guaranteed that they'll change it. If you change your birthday to a date that makes your current age younger than 13, you may be banned from Facebook. This might also happen if you change your birthday to a date that signals you were younger than 13 when you created the account.

Should you use your real birthday on social media?

At a minimum, hide the year on all your social media accounts from Facebook to Twitter and Linkedin. Consider providing false information for your birth date (month, day, and/or year). Check if this is against the terms of service for the site you're using.

Does Facebook know it's my birthday?

When people visit your Facebook profile, they won't see any information related to your birthday. Your friends won't be notified when it's your birthday either.

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How do you see someones hidden birthday on Facebook?

Quick tip: You can also view a friend's birthday from their profile by clicking the About tab at the tab of their profile page, and selecting Contact and basic info on the left. Unless they've hidden their birthday, it will be listed under Basic info.

Can I use a fake birthday on Instagram?

INSTAGRAM needs to know your birthday and, if you don't tell, you won't be able to use the app. You may have already given Instagram your birthday details, but if you haven't, it's about to start demanding them. Instagram started requiring birthdays in 2019.

Can you put a fake birthday on Instagram?

Instagram added these screens to hide sensitive or graphic content, but it just took a tap to advance past the screen. From now on, they'll be blocked for users that don't share their birthdays. If you plan to skirt this requirement by giving Instagram a fake birthday, you might need a new plan.

Should I lie about my birthday?

Or prepare to potentially have your identity stolen. Lying about your birthday may seem like an easy way to appear more youthful, but it's no joke when it comes to protecting yourself online.

What happens after a 30 day Facebook ban?

The maximum time Facebook and block your account is 30 days. When this time has elapsed, the ban is removed and you can regain access to your account.

How do I eliminate my birthday from Facebook?

On your profile page, tap on the button labeled Edit Public Details. Scroll all the way down on the editing page and tap on Edit Your About Info. Under Basic Info, find your birthday and tap on the Edit button next to it.

Can my identity be stolen with my name and date of birth?

Unfortunately, an ID fraudster can use your birthday as a piece of the puzzle to capture your identity and commit identity theft. That's good reason enough to keep your birthday off of social media.

How do I set up a dummy on Facebook?

Create a Facebook Account

Go to Facebook.com and select Create New Account. Use a fake first and last name, fill in your email or phone number, add a fake birthday and gender. Make sure not to use any of your real details to avoid accidentally revealing your identity. Select Sign Up to confirm.

Is it safe to put your birthday online?

Even if your birthday isn't the answer to an actual security question on your account, it's still information that a person can use when they try to obtain access to your account through other means—like calling your service provider and pretending to be you.

Why does Google need my birthday to comply with the law 2021?

You're probably not the only one. If Google or YouTube has asked you for your birthday lately, it's because they're trying to protect certain age groups. In 2019, Google broke COPPA, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, and had to pay a record $170 million in fines.

Does Google really need my birthday?

But here's what Google support says: “When you sign up for a Google Account, you may be asked to add your birthday. Knowing your birthday helps us use age-appropriate settings for your account. For example, minors may see a warning when we think they've found a site they may not want to see.”

Can you change your date of birth?

The short answer is no, you cannot change your birth date. You were born when you were born, and this date is recorded on your birth certificate in order to prove your identity. Rewriting the official records to change your birth date could be seen as an act of fraud.

How can you find out someone's birthday without asking?

How can you find out someone's date of birth?

One easy way to discover someone's birthday is to look them up on Facebook. If you have an account of your own, log in and type their name into the search bar at the top of the screen. Once you get to their profile, you should see their date of birth displayed in the info box below their profile picture.

How do I find out somebody's birthday?

Most people are quite open with their personal information and put their birthday right on their Facebook page, so it's the logical first place to look. Go to the About section of their Facebook profile then look under Overview for their birthday. Or you could go to Events and then Upcoming Birthdays.

How long does Facebook put you in jail?

How long does Facebook jail last? In case your account is blocked temporarily, you will be in the jail for around 24 hours. The maximum time for holding an account under blocking is 30 days at Facebook.

What will put you in Facebook jail?

Facebook Jail is when Facebook punish an account (profile or business page) -it could be that it blocks some features or disable the full account- because it breaks Facebook laws (post inappropriate content, post too fast, give too many likes, etc.).