3 Things You Should Never Share With Strangers (Even Friendly Ones)

Nigerians are some of the warmest, most welcoming people on earth, even when we try not to. We offer strangers help, give directions with our whole chest, and generally treat guests like family. That’s a beautiful thing. But it can also be exploited. Here are three things to be careful about sharing; in person, on the phone, or online: Staying safe doesn’t mean being cold or suspicious of everyone. It just means being a little more thoughtful about who gets what information. Trust slowly. Verify when you can. And when something feels off—-even if you can’t explain why—lean into that feeling....

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