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I know there are several SM'rs who are on facebook and I've found and "friended" those that I recognize. I've noticed that a few people list their dates of birth along with some personal information such as the names of their spouses, kids, etc.
I know it seems harmless to add this information but unfortunately there are con artists who are always finding new ways to take advantage and victimize us in any way that they can. There are so many search engines that gather data about us that even with an unlisted phone number. There is a new one called People Search | White Pages | Phone Book | FREE! that has quite a bit of information, some accurate, some not.
I've received cases where someone will receive a call saying that a close relative has been arrested, hospitalized after a crash, etc. and they are asked to wire money. The con artists can catch you off guard and can be very convincing. I had grandparents as victims but also unsuspecting people who are younger.
Actually there is a list of do's and don't's in this month's Consumer Reports also warning people to remove their personal information from Facebook.
Hope this information is helpful.
Deb
I know it seems harmless to add this information but unfortunately there are con artists who are always finding new ways to take advantage and victimize us in any way that they can. There are so many search engines that gather data about us that even with an unlisted phone number. There is a new one called People Search | White Pages | Phone Book | FREE! that has quite a bit of information, some accurate, some not.
I've received cases where someone will receive a call saying that a close relative has been arrested, hospitalized after a crash, etc. and they are asked to wire money. The con artists can catch you off guard and can be very convincing. I had grandparents as victims but also unsuspecting people who are younger.
Actually there is a list of do's and don't's in this month's Consumer Reports also warning people to remove their personal information from Facebook.
Hope this information is helpful.
Deb