Nowadays, we love to share every little thing we have going on. A vast number of people across social media have not changed their privacy settings – which means your details are there for anyone to see.
The worrying thing about this is, you’re not just sharing information with your friends and family. You could be sharing it with criminals!
Unsafe updates, tweets and photos
Have you tweeted about jetting off to the Bahamas? Imagine a burglar seeing this on their newsfeed. They now know your house will be empty - easy pickings.
Have you posted a picture on Instagram of your brand new PS4? You’re not the only person thrilled to have this gift, a thief would be too.
As long as you take all the correct precautions, using social media should not affect whether your home is targeted. Don’t put your home at risk for the sake of sharing your news with the world!
Protect yourself on Facebook, Twitter and other accounts by using the burglary prevention tips below.
Key takeaways:
- Do not post photos of expensive items
- Check the privacy settings on Facebook and your other social media accounts
- Only add friends, family and people you know
- Consider protecting your home with domestic CCTV
- Check your photos aren’t geotagged with your location
- Be aware of what you’re sharing online
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