Social Media & Crime

SOCIAL MEDIA & CRIME

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There are several different social media platforms where crime is initiated, but Facebook and Twitter are the most common. Criminals use social networking sites to gather information and target victims, but their specific methods differ based on the nature of the crime at hand. Cyber crime, burglary, and sex crimes are the three categories of criminal offenses which are most often initiated by social media sites, and the sooner people realize this, the sooner they’ll be able to protect themselves online. So, how exactly are criminals using social media? Find out in our latest presentation on Social Media & Crime!

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SOCIAL MEDIA & CRIME
Did you know that 81% of Internet- initiated crimes involve a social networking site? Pretty scary, right? In this presentation well reveal how criminals are using social media sites to target victims!
1 IN 5 ADULTS REPORT BEING A VICTIM OF CYBER CRIME
39% OF SOCIAL NETWORKING USERS HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF PROFILE HACKING, SCAMS, OR FAKE LINKS
MORE THAN 1 MILLION PEOPLE BECOME VICTIMS OF CYBER CRIME EVERY SINGLE DAY
THE FINANCIAL COST OF CYBERCRIME IS LARGER THAN THE BLACK MARKET FOR COCAINE, HEROIN, AND MARIJUANA COMBINED
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