Facebook's Victims

Facebook is uniting the world

Facebook is uniting the world. Preschool friends can be found in a couple clicks, and everyone you know can be informed of your engagement in a matter of seconds. Now, with phones that can access Internet, at any time of day, whether in the middle of lunch or at work, a person can go on Facebook. Facebook lets complete strangers befriend you, look at your pictures, chat with you, read all about you, and even read your conversations with other people on your main wall.

While some people still hold off from immersing themselves into this new world on account of it being "dangerous" few heed their warning. After all, if you plan on staying in touch with your friends you have to text, email, skype, twitter, or at least have a Facebook account. Besides, it can't be that dangerous, right?

Depends on what you do with your technology. Since the beginning of time there have always been people taking advantage of others. Now, with inexperienced people using technology, troublemakers can be alerted to the opportune moment to strike. Take Facebook for example. While a great way to get reconnect with old friends and stay connected with new ones, posting too much information on your account can be dangerous. Don't put your work location, address, or phone number on Facebook ever. The trouble with Facebook is nothing you delete from your account is ever truly deleted. Some companies, government agencies, or people trying to take advantage of others are pulling up deleted material from Facebook accounts. If you already have information on your account, still delete it; just keep in mind if someone tries hard enough they might be able to view it.

Facebook can also be dangerous when it comes to friends. Never add someone you don't know. You've heard it a hundred times but it's true. If the person looks familiar and you're not sure if they were on your 3rd grade soccer team or not, send them a private message asking them how you know them. Or better yet, don't add them or talk to them at all. If it really is your friend you should at least be able to recognize their name or picture. However, if you really are wanting to reconnect with someone and they have a different screen name, or you can't tell by the picture who it is, ask them how they know you. If nothing they say rings a bell the only bell that should be going off is a warning bell. Do not add that person. Thousands of people go online to find gullible targets. Facebook provides the perfect setting. They can find out someone's birthday, where their home is, who their friends are, and more. They can do this all the while not revealing a single bit of their own identity.

Facebook is a fun way to keep in contact with friends if used right. Just make sure you don't put personal information on it, and make sure everyone you add you actually know. Another way to ensure you and your home are safe is through a home security system. Even if you don't have Facebook or don't have any personal information on it, there is still the chance that a complete stranger will try and break into your house.

by: Erin Walker

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