There has been unrest in the world of social media since well known social media and networking site Twitter was purchased by billionaire Elon Musk. Many users are unhappy with the changes that are being brought to the site and are realizing that they will most likely have to share their thoughts, opinions and ideas […]
social media investigations
Fake Profiles & Online Impersonation
When watching my local news the other evening, I heard of a case that really surprised me. A Town Commissioner of a small town in North Carolina, disagreed with his fellow board members over a specific topic. So much so, that he decided to create a fake Facebook profile and use it to harrass and […]
Workmans’ Compensation Claims and Social Media
Next to surveillance, social media discovery has been the Investigator’s best method for disproving workman’s compensation claims. Because fraud is so prevalent in these cases, insurance companies make it a point of investigating claims. The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports an estimated $7.2 billion in annual costs towards workers’ compensation fraud, making it an expensive […]
Six Research Tips to Use in Instagram
In order to take a quick dive into researching Instagram, it can be helpful to understand how it originated and which demographics are using it. Instagram was founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. In April 2012. Facebook Inc. acquired the service for approximately US$1 billion in cash and stock. Instagram quick stats: Instagram has […]
Poparazzi- A Hot New App Among Young Users
Instagram is one of the most popular photo sharing apps to date. Allowing users to take selfies, discover new filters, talk about themselves, and so much more. Poparazzi flips the script of Instagram and allows users to ONLY share photos of their friends. No selfies allowed! Poparrazzi intentionally takes away the front-facing camera feature so […]