Stop What You’re Doing on FaceBook…
I've been a Seattle personal injury lawyer for 30 years and I've just about seen it all when it comes to dirty tricks the insurance companies use to find out info about you to use against your claim. Lately they have resorted to the use of social media to try and scrape up dirt about you and what you're up to.
That's why I've been educating my clients on the importance of being careful while leading a life online. You never know who is looking at your profile, reading what you're up to, looking at your pictures, etc. All of this is out in the open and free for public consumption.
The suggestions I make to my clients also pertains to the average person who hasn't been in an accident or doesn't need a personal injury attorney. There are many ways that dishonest people can use your public information to:
- try and steal your identity
- keep tabs on your coming and going
- try and bully you or your loved ones
- watch your kids and try to exploit them
- try and break into your house while you're gone
- etc.
I was reading online today and I stumbled across this article on yahoo that outlines 7 things you should stop doing on FaceBook right now! I suggest that everyone head over there and read the article, then go straight to your FaceBook profile and make the necessary changes that they suggest.