Debt collectors using Facebook, Twitter to track you down

[RockaFowler]

http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/local_news/water_cooler/debt-collectors-using-facebook%2C-twitter-to-track-you-down

If you're behind on your bills, you might want to be careful about who you accept as your Facebook friend.

Many bill collectors are using social media to keep tabs on those who owe them money.

So how are debt companies getting people to befriend them?

According to several online blogs, creditors are going as far as to disguise themselves with fake names. They bank on the fact that most people don't research every friend request they receive, usually assuming it's a friend of a friend.

"These creditors have a job to do. They're going to try to get information about you."

[depakid]

1. No half competent skip tracer needs facebook or twitter

It might make it easier and cheaper than hiring one though.

[rsmith6621]

2. This Is The Reason I HATE THE TERM....... FRIEND

.......I use Facebook for networking my photography and flying interest...the only other people I accept request from are family members....


If you don't know them then they are not your friend....