Preventing Spam Messages and Scammers on Facebook Page

Objective

To prevent spam messages and scammers from messaging a Facebook page by setting country restrictions.

Key Steps

1. Log in to the Facebook page account.
2. Click on the drop-down menu in the left-hand corner and select “Settings and Privacy.”
3. Choose the specific Facebook page, e.g., Kirkside Marketing.
4. Click on “Settings” in the drop-down menu.
5. Navigate to the left-hand side menu and select “Privacy.”
6. Choose “Followers and Public Content.”
7. Scroll down and click on the drop-down menu under “Country Restrictions.”
8. Click on “Edit.”
9. Select the countries where you want your ads to be shown, e.g., United States and Canada.
10. Click on “Show only to certain countries.”
11. Optionally, hide specific countries if needed.
12. Click “Save.”

Cautionary Notes

• Ensure to select only the countries where you want your content to be shown.
• Be cautious while hiding specific countries to avoid any unintended consequences.

Tips for Efficiency

• Regularly review and update the list of countries based on your target audience.
• Monitor the page for any unusual activity even after setting country restrictions.