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Friday, August 28, 2009

Burglars Search Facebook, Twitter For Targets


Social network users post information about big ticket purchases, vacations

SYDNEY - Facebook users enthusing about an upcoming holiday or a recently purchased high-tech gadget may not just be telling their friends but also potential burglars, warns an insurance company.

A survey of 2,092 social media users by British-based Legal & General found nearly four in ten, or 38 percent, of people using social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter post details about holiday plans and 33 percent details of a weekend away.

"Coupled with the finding that an alarmingly high proportion of users are prepared to be 'friends' online with people they don't really know, this presents a serious risk to the security of people's home and contents," said the insurer.

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1 comment:

  1. this twitter has to be the dumbest thing around " hey iM not home come rob me " DA

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