### 5 Strategies to Halt Facebook Apps and Websites from Contacting Your FriendsIf you're finding yourself bugged by unsolicited notifications from Facebook apps and websites aiming to reach your friends, there are several steps you can take to regain control and protect your relationships. Here are five strategies to help you silence these unwanted communications:1. **Review and Secure App Permissions:** - **Step-by-Step Approach:** - Log into your Facebook account. - Visit your **Settings** page by clicking the arrow button at the top right of any Facebook page. - Go to **Apps** and ** Websites** under the **Apps, Websites, and Plugins** section. - A list of connected apps will appear. Browse through them to identify any irrelevant or suspicious third-party apps. - Toggle the **Apps and Websites** permission from **ON** to **OFF** for the ones you want to restrict.2. **Uninstall Unwanted Apps:** - **Actionable Instructions:** - Within the **Apps and Websites** settings, find the app you wish to remove. - Click the **X** or the **Remove** button next to the app’s name. - Confirm the removal when prompted by Facebook.3. **Update Security Settings:** - ** secure your settings:** - In your Facebook **Settings**, navigate to **Security and Login**. - Look under **Apps, Websites & Plugins**. - Tap on **Edit** to adjust your security features, such as getting alerts when someone logs in from a new device or location.4. **Opt-out of Sharing Personal Information:** - **Limit Data Sharing:** - Under **Settings**, go to **Privacy**. - Click on **Who Can See Your Information?** and adjust your privacy settings accordingly. - Consider reducing the visibility of posts and information you are tagged in to minimize your friends' exposure.5. **Report spam and suspicious activity:** - **Take Action Against Spam:** - If you receive a post from an app you don’t want to see, report it as spam. - In the post, click on the options button, which looks like three dots, and select **ReportRepeated Ads or Other Spam**. - Similarly, if an app or website is sending requests to your friends, report this activity and Facebook will take appropriate action.By following these tips, you can effectively reduce the frequency of unwanted correspondence from Facebook apps and websites while maintaining the strength of your social connections.