Most of us know that the stuff we choose to post on social media could be fodder for criminal activities, but that does not stop us from being active on these platforms. One criminal who targets influencers on Instagram has been revealing the tricks they use, according to Vice.
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‘They so much want fame’
There have been reports of break-ins and thefts at the homes of football players, influencers and celebrities in recent years. According to Vice, the social media activities of these public figures serve as tip-offs for criminals to spot their prey and target them. One of such criminals divulged to the news outlet some of the tricks they employ to rob influencers especially on Instagram.
They so much want fame, that they put themselves in danger. People are trying to be up with the Kardashians.
One of the clues that you are unintentionally leading criminals to you is when you share your location in a post. The anonymous thief said, when sharing your location, sometimes you reveal your address especially when you tag the area in your posts.
If you go into their live pin, sometimes their address is in there.
Don’t do these
Sharing your location as well as flashing your luxury items like jewellery and cars will make you an easy target for criminal activities. Another thing you may be doing that is unknowingly putting on the radar of thieves is when you share posts from a night out, according to the thief.
For instance, if you've posted pictures of your car in the past and then share a snap at a club, they could head over and find your vehicle.
We have to find out which club they're at, fling a tracker under their car.
The thief said to be careful you don’t give off rich vibes on Instagram lest you make yourself a target for criminal activities who use fake accounts to track you.
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