Five Hidden dangers of using Facebook.
I read through this article and it makes a lot of sense to me. People think that they are safe with ALL these social media sites and with that thought pattern inherently comes the scammers, criminals and the like. People are so trusting they put information about themselves out there for all the world to see. The thousands of pictures, their patterns and movements and lots of information they post on the Facebook pages not knowing there are people lurking and looking for said information to possibly harm or scam you or both.
The one that gets me is the multitudes of photos and descriptions of the places you’ve been or places where you will be heading to (on vacation for example). People are friends of “your” friends. They’re seeing this information as well and some of them may be less than honest and you’re putting yourself in a vulnerable state. You have to be vigilant. For me if there is pictures I want to share I use different means and send them to the people I want to see them. I have children of my own and on several occasions I remind them what they are putting out there is “out there”. A serious dose of common sense should be taken when using these mediums. And especially when you have younger children living in your home. Be computer smart. If there is something you don’t know question it before it becomes a problem.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/08/earlyshow/saturday/main6469373.shtml
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