Careful what you Tweet - crooks could use social networks, too

Careful what you Tweet - crooks could use social networks, too -

Millions of people share activities in real time with friends, family and colleagues through social networks line like Twitter and Facebook. If you are among those millions, be aware that there may be other parties who find your tweets fascinating, too ... like your local burglar. Recently, an active social networker tweeted his trip only to find his house had been burglarized while he was away. While this may be a coincidence, the victim thinks that this could be related to his public displays - and the news media seems to think so -. See a brief news about the theft
There are probably many more reports of this incident as it is highly tweeted and seems to have attracted the interest is "mainstream" media, too. Although the media likes to hype stories about crimes related to online business, these types of opportunistic crimes are underway long before social media existed. Wiley burglars are often known to target Funeral fans based on obituaries printed in newspapers or after seeing families pack the car for a trip. With basic precautions, social networks can be no more dangerous than other activities of the "real world." In fact, increasingly, social networks are operated by citizens and police to help solve crimes.
So while this incident should not be blown out of proportion, it should serve as a warning of the real potential disadvantage the time of transparency in social networks - especially if you have attracted an audience of people you do not know very well - or at all. Take reasonable precautions and think twice about what and when you share - and with whom
It is also wise to take home security precautions when you plan to be on vacation. - There are specific steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of your being a victim. And while nothing can take away the feeling of violation that occurs after a burglary, be assured correctly can help you recover financially from a loss. If you have any work equipment, antiques or valuable collections, talk to your insurance agent to see if you need an endorsement or an amendment to extend the limits of the coverage of your current policy.

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