This document discusses how criminals are increasingly using social media to target and victimize people. It notes that 81% of internet-initiated crimes involve social networking sites. Approximately 1 in 5 adults and 39% of social media users have reportedly been victims of crimes like hacking, scams, or fake links on social media. More than 1 million people fall victim to cybercrime every day, with financial losses exceeding illegal drug markets. The document promotes the website www.instantcheckmate.com as a way for people to check on the safety and backgrounds of their social media friends and followers.