Social media plays a huge role in today's environment. Whether it's spreading messages or informing others, social media is a part of one's life now. Many corporations or individual uses social media as a way to connet to their consumer base or followers such as President Barack Obama. In an article written by David Carr, President Obama's administration was able to use social media to create an unforseenable force to raise money, organize locally, fight smear campaigns and get out the vote that helped him ultimately win. But just as social media have an impact postively, it can be negative as well. With the era of technology and data-mining, there are many hackers out there seeking these information to sell. Whether its just your interest or what you browse to your credit card information, SSN, and address. In an article written by Rachel Polansky of NBC, scams has been apparent on Facebook. Post would seen to be legimate until they ask for your email. Scamming is a huge problem with the rise of technology as many fall to victim to these subtle scams. Many do not realize the harm it may cause. Everyone shold be cautious of emails they receive and do not be fooled by deals that may look to good to be true.
Sources:
https://www.nbc-2.com/story/38062070/nbc2-investigators-multi-million-dollar-scam-being-used-on-facebook
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/10/business/media/10carr.html
Sources:
https://www.nbc-2.com/story/38062070/nbc2-investigators-multi-million-dollar-scam-being-used-on-facebook
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/10/business/media/10carr.html
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