Social Media Helps Scotland Police Seize Cash From Crooks
Police also plan on using the Bluetooth wireless data transfer technology, so they can transmit mass messages to the mobile phones users at public events such as football matches. The messages will encourage users to report any suspicious behavior, including a link to the Crimestoppers website.
Criminals usually brag about their crimes while flaunting their booty. The Lothian and Borders Police are taking advantage of their song of praises by using the internet. The police established a way to report criminals anonymously via Facebook under a new crackdown that started this week.
According to Express.co.uk, internet users will be able to tip-off detectives using the popular social networking site under the scheme – a first for Scotland. The force has targeted Facebook users most seemingly to use Crimestoppers, persons aged 18 to 40, by posting advertising on their homepages.
Users can inform police anonymously “by clicking a link, leaving untraceable information without having to speak to anyone.”
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