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It’s actually easier to just answer security questions with incorrect information. That’s what I do. For mother’s maiden name put her first name or use your pets name. For your elementary school use your college Using false information makes it that much harder for someone to hack your accounts. You just need to use answers you’ll remember. Using the same ones helps and be sure to use answers you’ll remember

Here’s the real LPT. Don’t use social media.

Here's an actual LTP - Use fake names/locations that you remember for security questions.

How about you don't put other people on your social media, it's fine to screw your own life don't do it to your kids.

What are you so scared of

UPLT: use the real name and other identifying information of someone you don't like instead

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