Free Talk Support https://support.freetalk24.com Free Talk Support Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:47:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.5 https://support.freetalk24.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/favicon-1.png Free Talk Support https://support.freetalk24.com 32 32 How do accounts become compromised? https://support.freetalk24.com/how-do-accounts-get-hacked/ https://support.freetalk24.com/how-do-accounts-get-hacked/#respond Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:47:03 +0000 http://support.freetalk24.com/?p=418 Read more]]> Accounts may become compromised if you’ve entrusted your username and password to a malicious third-party application or website, if your Free Talk account is vulnerable due to a weak password, if viruses or malware on your computer are collecting passwords, or if you’re on a compromised network.

Unexpected updates don’t always mean that your account was hacked. Occasionally, a third-party application can have a bug that causes unexpected behavior. If you see strange behavior, changing your password and/or revoking connections will stop it, as the application will no longer have access to your account.

It’s best to take action as soon as possible if updates are appearing in your account that you did not post or approve. You can find more information in our how to protect your account tab.

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Protect your account with these simple steps https://support.freetalk24.com/protect-your-account-with-these-simple-steps/ https://support.freetalk24.com/protect-your-account-with-these-simple-steps/#respond Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:45:47 +0000 http://support.freetalk24.com/?p=416 Read more]]> If your account has been compromised, take these additional precautions:

  • Delete any unwanted Posts that were posted while your account was compromised.
  • Scan your computers for viruses and malware, especially if unauthorized account behaviors continue to be posted after you’ve changed the password.
  • Install security patches for your operating system and applications.
  • Always use a strong, new password you don’t use elsewhere and would be difficult to guess.
  • Consider using login verification. Instead of relying on just a password, login verification introduces a second check to make sure that you and only you can access your Free Talk account.
  • Visit our account security tips page for more information on avoiding hacks and phishing.
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Help with my compromised account https://support.freetalk24.com/help-with-my-compromised-account/ https://support.freetalk24.com/help-with-my-compromised-account/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:44:35 +0000 http://support.freetalk24.com/?p=414 Read more]]> If your account has been compromised but you’re still able to log in, this page will help you secure your account and stop unwanted behaviors. If you can’t log in to your account, please see this article

Has my account been compromised?

Have you:

  • Noticed unexpected Posts by your account
  • Seen unintended Direct Messages sent from your account
  • Observed other account behaviors you didn’t make or approve (like following, unfollowing, or blocking)
  • Received a notification from us stating that your account may be compromised
  • Received a notification from us stating that your account information has changed, and you didn’t change it
  • Noticed your password is no longer working and you are being prompted to reset it

If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, please take the following steps:

1. Change your password

Please change your password immediately from the Password tab in settings or click on request a password reset from the logged out page. Please select a strong password you haven’t used before. If you can’t log in, your account has been hacked.

2. Make sure your email address is secure

Make sure that the email address attached to your account is secure and that you are the only one with access to it.

 

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Things to know before deactivating your account https://support.freetalk24.com/things-to-know-before-deactivating-your-account/ https://support.freetalk24.com/things-to-know-before-deactivating-your-account/#respond Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:36:29 +0000 http://support.freetalk24.com/?p=411 Read more]]>
  • You do not need to deactivate your account to change your username or email address; you can change it at any time in your account settings.
  • To use a username or email address on another account, you must first change them and then confirm the change prior to deactivation.  See the below section on how to make your username or email address available for re-use before deactivating your account.
  • We do not control content indexed by search engines like Google or Bing.
  • When deactivated, your Free Talk account, including your display name, username, and public profile, will no longer be viewable on freetalk24.com and freetalk.app
  • For up to 30 days after deactivation it is still possible to restore your Free Talk account if it was accidentally or wrongfully deactivated.
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    Welcome to Free Talk! https://support.freetalk24.com/hello-world/ https://support.freetalk24.com/hello-world/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:34:00 +0000 http://support.freetalk24.com/?p=1 Read more]]>

    Are you tired of all the hidden shadowbanning based on your views and opinions? Welcome to Free Talk!
    Introducing Free Talk, a platform that allows you to express Free Speech. Post all your thoughts, ideas, opinions, pictures without anyone “shadowbanning” or messing with your stats, followers, etc.

    Regardless of your views or opinions, we promise you’ll always be able to share your story.

    Be the first one to experience what Free Speech means. No email verification required!!

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    The badge appears next to the name on an account’s profile and next to the account name in search results. It is always the same color and placed in the same location, regardless of profile or theme color customizations.

    Accounts that don’t have the badge next to their name but that display it somewhere else, for example in the profile photo, header photo, or bio, are not verified accounts.

    Verified badges must be applied by Free Talk, and accounts that use a badge as a part of profile photos, background photos, or in any other way that implies verified status, are subject to permanent account suspension.

    What types of accounts get verified?

    An account may be verified if it is determined to be an account of public interest. Typically this includes accounts maintained by users in music, acting, fashion, government, politics, religion, journalism, media, sports, business, and other key interest areas.

    A verified badge does not imply an endorsement by Free Talk.

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    About Suspended Accounts https://support.freetalk24.com/using-javascript/ https://support.freetalk24.com/using-javascript/#respond Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:55:00 +0000 http://knowledgebase.inspirythemes.com/?p=91 Read more]]> In order to maintain a safe environment for users on Free Talk, we may suspend accounts that violate the Free Talk Rules. Common reasons for suspension may include:

    Spam: Most of the accounts we suspend are suspended because they are spam, or just plain fake, and they introduce security risks for Free Talk and all of our users. These types of accounts are against our Rules. Unfortunately, sometimes a real person’s account gets suspended by mistake, and in those cases we’ll work with the person to make sure the account is unsuspended.

    Account security at risk: If we suspect an account has been hacked or compromised, we may suspend it until it can be secured and restored to the account owner in order to reduce potentially malicious activity caused by the compromise.

    Abusive Tweets or behavior: We may suspend an account if it has been reported to us as violating our Rules surrounding abuse. When an account engages in abusive behavior, like sending threats to others or impersonating other accounts, we may suspend it temporarily or, in some cases, permanently.

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