Crime & Safety

PCSO: Be Social Media Smart When on Vacation

Here's a warning: "Criminals watch social media sites in order to know who is out of town."

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Here’s some advice that can never be said enough, shared on Facebook by the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office:

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*Summer Vacation Advice*

We know that you are excited about your upcoming VACATION, or the VACATION that you may be on right now. But please remember, you and your friends are not the only ones that monitor social media sites. Instead of posting and tagging photos while you are on vacation, wait until you get home to post those pictures.

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Criminals watch social media sites in order to know who is out of town. Don’t allow yourself or your property to become victimized. Be a smart social media user.

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