39 busted in alleged scamming hack in Staten Island, NY.
http://abc7ny.com/news/39-busted-in-alleged-counterfeit-check-cashing-scheme/1948876/
39 people, both men and women from ages ranging from 18-25 were indicted Wednesday, May 3rd for “credit card scamming.”
According to police the investigation behind this case has been ongoing for 17 months. Police claim they became suspicious of the crime from pictures and videos posted on social media by many of the suspects.
These peoples were allegedly posting content of themselves flashing money, on trips and in expensive cars.
The case was finally cracked after a girl who was trying to join the scam was questioned by authorities.
The story spread like wildfire across the internet and social media.
“They were stupid, I would have kept it off social media!”
“If people didn’t make sh*t so hot everybody would be good.”
“Thats what they all get. Thieves!!!”
some staten island residents even began to make this claim:
“So that’s why I’ve been getting so many fake page request?”
With a lot of people sharing the post and commenting in agreement.
We all know that the government is snooping around in our personal lives, our phones, laptops and social media, but does that make it right?
I mean YES! These people obviously didn’t plan their scheme too well, but for police to admit that the investigation has been ongoing for 17 months based on assumptions through social media? I think that is a little absurd.
Where is the line drawn when it comes to privacy?