Thursday, August 27, 2009

How burglars "shop for victims" on Facebook...

Users of social networking websites could face higher insurance premiums because burglars are using them to 'shop' for victims' personal details. 

Experts from leading insurer Legal & General warn that parents could eventually see their premiums rise even if only their children are members of popular sites such as Facebook and Twitter. 

Many of the millions of users of these sites post details about their home, whereabouts and holiday plans on them - effectively an invitation to a burglar. More...

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