It used to be that when it came to those interested in other people's secrets, it usually started with trash. Imagine a person rummaging and crawling through trash looking for something that can be useful to the criminal and compromising for the victim. However, the world has evolved, and with it crimes against personal security. The Internet contains countless data on almost everyone in America. Likewise, cybercriminals are those who can use the web to take advantage of unsuspecting victims who sometimes leave themselves completely vulnerable. Anyone can risk having their personal information compromised by a cybercriminal through social media, scams, and even known associates. Initially, "facebook.com" was one of several social websites that allowed users to share information with others for fun, while keeping friends in touch with each other. Although these websites serve their purposes, they serve an entirely different purpose for a hacker who can use this public information. On the other hand, cybercrime is not always about financial gain; There are criminals who seek to use social networking websites to attract underage users. In an article analyzing social media – “the good, the bad and the ugly” by AllAfrica.com on September 1, 2012, he addressed the dangers of reckless Internet use by minors, stating that “parental protection has contributed to the loss of moral values, which is manifested in the way social media is abused. ... middle of article...... (2014): 76-80. Academic research completed. March 17, 2014. Kedmey, Dan "Hackers steal two million passwords from Facebook, Gmail, Twitter Time." .Com (2013): 1. Academic research completed. Web, March 17, 2014. Kirchheimer, Sid. “New, sneakiest scams.” Saturday Evening Post 284.4 (2012: 44-47). 2014. Sidel, Robin. “Identity Theft – Unplugged.” Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition October 8, 2005: Academic research completed, April 4, 2014. “Nigerian Fraudulent Emails and the Charms of Capital.” Cultural Studies 23.1 (2009): 27-47. Academic research completed. Internet. March 17. 2014. Social Media - Analyzing the Good, the Bad and the Ugly." AllAfrica.com September 1, 2012. ProQuest. Web. April 2, 2014. Steph, Solis and TODAY USA. "Scam Calls: Pay or Be Arrested. " USA Today n/a: Academic research completed. Web. March 17. 2014.