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Social Media is all the rave today.Young and Old alike love 'selfies' and telling all of their friends about their exciting lifestyles - like 'Didn't have my coffee yet' or 'at McDonald's Drive Through", but did you know that Social Media is also playing an increasing roll in uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud?It's true - every week or two I see another article that shows how valuable Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and similar services can prove in uncovering fraudulent WC Claims.A few weeks ago, it was reported that a former public servant who allegedly had a disabling job-related injury had been 'seen' on Facebook carrying loads of shingles up-and-down a ladder and even remarking about how tired he was from his work.The Social Media investigation was adequate to have his claim overturned and he was ordered to return $68,000 in lost-time benefits and may face a prison sentence.

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