Social Mechanics
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BeReal Location Risks
The danger of instant GPS posting and how to stay safe.
THE RISK
BeReal encourages instant posts which can leak your coordinates.
THE FIX
1. Disable GPS: Set location access to Never in settings.
2. Delayed Post: Post after you have physically left the location to avoid being tracked home.
3. Background Check: Ensure you are not showing your address or school ID in the background of the photo.
BeReal encourages instant posts which can leak your coordinates.
THE FIX
1. Disable GPS: Set location access to Never in settings.
2. Delayed Post: Post after you have physically left the location to avoid being tracked home.
3. Background Check: Ensure you are not showing your address or school ID in the background of the photo.