<p><strong>Watch who you befriend</strong></p>.<p>Do not accept friend requests from strangers.<br />Do not share personal details.<br />Avoid intimate chats.<br />Don't give away personal pictures.<br />In case of harassment, don't delay filing a complaint.</p>.<p><strong>What's the punishment?</strong></p>.<p>It depends on the section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) under which the case is booked. "The fine could range from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh. The punishment could also include imprisonment of up to seven years," says a senior policeman. If the offender has used a real Facebook account, he is charged under a single section of the IPC. If a fake account is used, multiple sections come into play, he says.</p>
<p><strong>Watch who you befriend</strong></p>.<p>Do not accept friend requests from strangers.<br />Do not share personal details.<br />Avoid intimate chats.<br />Don't give away personal pictures.<br />In case of harassment, don't delay filing a complaint.</p>.<p><strong>What's the punishment?</strong></p>.<p>It depends on the section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) under which the case is booked. "The fine could range from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh. The punishment could also include imprisonment of up to seven years," says a senior policeman. If the offender has used a real Facebook account, he is charged under a single section of the IPC. If a fake account is used, multiple sections come into play, he says.</p>
