ABC’s Good Morning America recently posted a video about a woman whose home was robbed after she announced on Facebook that she was leaving her home to go to a concert.
You can watch the short video on this story. Keep in mind that more and more social media tools are offering a service, sometimes turned on by default without your knowledge, to broadcast your GPS position.
Choose your friends online wisely. Watch two videos that demonstrate this principle:
- Facebook Identity Theft: Office Romance Goes Wrong When Facebook Profile is Hacked
- Car Wreck Car Crash and Social Internet Safety
For suggestions on how to be safe online using social media, visit www.learntobesafeonline.com