A TikToker has shared a truly horrifying safety precaution with her female followers.
And it has the internet feeling frightened.
“This is honestly so scary,” one wrote.
Now, we all love TikTok.
It’s pretty unlikely that you’ll see a teenager who isn’t obsessed with the social media platform.
And it’s not just the kids.
The majority of us adults are too, with us posting every inch of our lives on these apps and communicating with others through them solely.
It’s not just about funny videos though.
People can actually earn a living through social media, such as selling things on Instagram or starting a business through Twitter.
What is TikTok?
Basically, it is an iOS and Android app made for creating and sharing short lip-sync, comedy, and talent videos.
It went viral pretty quick…
It was the world’s fourth most downloaded app in 2018, beating Instagram and Snapchat – which is a pretty big achievement!
It reminds many people of Vine.
Who remembers Vine? Launched in 2012, Vine was a short-form video hosting service that allowed users to share 6-second-long looping video clips.
And TikTok videos are similarly weird.
But it has to be said, the majority of them are rather entertaining.
Animals and TikTok are the best combination.
More and more people jumped on board the TikTok bandwagon and started getting their beloved pets involved.
Some are just plain weird…
It’s a mystery as to what goes through people’s heads when certain types of TikTok videos are made…
And of course, who could forget the pranks on Tiktok…
People love to film themselves pranking others and share it online.
However, a different TikTok has taken the internet by storm this week.
And it’s left people feeling rather frightened.
“I’m gunna be so for real. I’m so scared to live alone,” one wrote.
Another added: “Always trust your gut, I swear it’s always right.”
TikToker, Mary Alice (also known by her username @heyitsmaryalice) has gone viral this week.
She shared her essential safety advice for any women who live alone.
“When you go home at night, don’t turn your lights on immediately when you get inside your apartment,” she shared.
“Especially if people can see the windows of your apartment from the street.”
Why, you ask?
“Because if someone’s following you home, they’re gonna know what apartment you live in.”
She also shared the scary incident which led to her realization, when she noticed a man following her outside her home.
“I’d never seen him before… and he just gave me bad vibes,” she explained.
“He tries to make conversation with me about my headlight because it’s out and I’m just like ‘yeah, yeah, I’ll get round to it…'” she went on.
And when she entered her apartment building, she ensures she doesn’t switch on her light.
“I had a feeling to check my Ring camera,” she continues.
“He’s standing in the street which is very close to my apartment building staring at [the] building.”
“And he did not leave for like five minutes.”
“I mean like halfway through he left the empty spot and hid behind a car,” she adds.
“But he waited to see.”
“So now he knows what car I drive and where I live, just not my apartment.”
“Great advice but I’m scared of the dark,” wrote one user.
Others shared their own personal safety advice.
“Get timers for your lamps and radios. You can make it look like you don’t live alone,” wrote one.
Another added: “I turn mine on with Alexa before I get home.”
What do you think of the advice?