Privacy is a feature, not a bug. Respect it, and you’ll avoid the dark corners of the internet where scammers thrive.

Do not fall for apps, extensions, or hackers promising full-resolution access to private albums. They are lying, and they will likely compromise your own security in the process.

We’ve all been there. You receive a friend request from a familiar name, or you’re trying to verify an old acquaintance, but their Facebook profile is locked down tighter than a fortress. The only visual clue available is their profile picture—and it’s either tiny, pixelated, or cropped so tightly you can barely make out the details.