TAMPA, Fla. -- A lot of folks are getting odd friend requests on Facebook. People from all over the world, who you don't know, are asking to be your friend.
A University of South Florida professor says that those "friends" want access to your personal information and might be trying to steal your identity and your money.
Information systems professor Grandon Gill says that there may be no precise answer to why strangers are sending you friend requests. But, you should be cautious.
"For example, if there happens to be someone from the military in these networks, they might be able to start to pick up information from their profile that would identify for example who they are, where they are." Gill tells WTSP-TV.
Those friend requests may also be part of a scam to get your money. The Better Business Bureau reports that friend requests are a good way for someone to access your personal information. If you add them as a friend they can start messaging you.
Those "Friends" may also be looking to steal your identity.
The BBB offers these tips: