Thugs turn social networks into crime-infested sites

FRANCISTOWN: The overuse of social networks has become more intense among young people worldwide. Many have been lured, trolled, trafficked and kidnapped because of these networks.

According to the Wikipedia, a social network is a "social structure made of individuals (or organisations) called "nodes," which are tied (connected) by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, financial exchange, dislike, sexual relationships, or relationships of beliefs, knowledge or prestige".

Today these social networks have however become crime infested sites that have sent many astray and confused as to what should be done on these sites. All sorts of abuse have become common and the gullible are getting cheated on these sites.

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