With all the media about the dangers of social media to your personal identity and safety, it is refreshing to read how Facebook actually assisted in an arrest of a thief.

After being betrayed by a thief who presented himself as a friend, one lady took it upon herself to warn others and eventually help in the arrest of the 20 year criminal. WAVE-3 news reported about this heroic success in their article, “Women team up to track down theft suspect.” Feeling like the police weren’t doing enough and surely seeking a little retribution of her own, this victim turned investigator used Facebook to contact other “friends” of this thief after he stole cash, checks and credit cards from her home. After making contact with the thief’s next target, together they worked with the police to locate the con artist and an arrest was made.

“They did a great job using social networking sites,” said Trooper Ron Turley of the Kentucky State Police Frankfort post. “They actually turned the tables on the individual and they ought to be commended for that.”

The SSN Take: Social media has once again proved itself useful. It is also a reminder that everything out “there” is trackable. Good thing to remember for job seekers and sales staff.

Melody K. Smith, April 10, 2010

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