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Cyber crime link to social networkingJul 07, 2009 (The Courier-Mail - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Police in Queensland are warning the users of social networking web sites that these services can be a hotbed of criminal activity, as those perpetrating fraud for financial gain can easily assemble a profile of the victim for identity theft. The incidence of cyber crime is rising in part due to the economic downturn, and because of Australians' high rate of internet use. Publication Date: 8 July 2009 QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE QUEENSLAND. DEPT OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY-GENERAL FACEBOOK INCORPORATED TWITTER INCORPORATED MYSPACE NEWS CORPORATION - ASX NWS |