We've all signed up for online services that were useful to us in the past and now we don't use them anymore. And many of these accounts may still be active and contain our personal data, identity details and credit card numbers. Due to concerns about the amount of data constantly being leaked, it is very important to prevent such abuse. So keep reading and find out how to delete old accounts on social networks.
Read more: Gmail's new look is coming soon: see what will change on the platform
see more
Use coffee grounds to unclog your kitchen drain; know how
Astrology and genius: THESE are the 4 most brilliant signs of…
Using similar passwords for all your accounts can make it easier for the hacker to access your other profiles. Furthermore, personal data associated with our old, unused social networks may still provide attackers with answers to their security questions on other sites.
Therefore, if you are unable to delete your account, it is recommended to at least remove all saved financial and payment information such as credit card numbers, as well as personally identifiable details such as name, birthday, delivery address and other details in the settings of the account.
Becoming more selective about which accounts to create in the future is very important to avoid such worrying situations regarding our personal data of private and financial information.
Search your email
To get started, search your email for terms like 'Welcome', 'Verify', 'Free Trial' or similar phrases found in inbound emails from some social networks. This will help you find old accounts registered on sites you no longer use.
Check your social media settings
Many online services allow the user to log in with a Facebook, Google or Twitter account to register. Therefore, it is always good to check the applications connected to your social media accounts.
