Are Your Social Networks Putting You at Risk of Being Robbed???

Modern technology is wonderful, bringing people together through social networking tools such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. But, these modern ways to connect might be leading dishonest people to your homes.

You probably have a Twitter account or a Facebook page yourself so you’ve gotten constant updates from friends who let you know where they are all the time. This is a potential danger because a simple notice on a social network could let potential intruders know when no one is home.

Now, a new Web site can help you become more aware of the dangers presented by modern social networks. And the Web site’s name helps get the point across: http://www.pleaserobme.com/. The site’s founders aren’t encouraging break-ins of course, but they are attempting to illuminate the potentially dangerous side effects of sharing your location with the world at large.

The site only lists information that’s only easily available online. The goal is to raise awareness for people who might not think that their Facebook update could lead to a burglary of their home. As the site’s founders state, “On one end, we're leaving lights on when we're going on a holiday, and on the other we're telling everybody on the Internet we're not home.”