Introduction The Internet and social networks have become a great source for the world and everyday life. However there are many downsides to using the Internet. Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google are very popular and many people use these sites to socialize with others. When using these sites, researchers say they “increase cybercrime and bullying in various communities.” However, many may think that the dangers of online networks are exaggerated. Social networks are dangerous for teenagers and adults due to health problems, job opportunities and legal issues. Dangers of Online Social Sites Individuals around the world may think that the dangers of online social networking are exaggerated. “Conflicting statistics show that there is no accurate number of adolescents exposed to or affected by social risk.” “Ed Roman Espejo of the Detroit Green Press said that “fears of online crime, sexual predators, cyberbullying and Internet sexting are overblown.” “Young adult users facing these issues are unreliable and inaccurate; the risks of online dangers faced by teenagers and adults are similar to offline problems. Although many people may believe that the risk of social networks does not affect them, it may not be responsible and intelligent. Research Studies As the age of technology elaborates, the social Internet has changed and increases have increased based on the lack of improvements. Research studies precisely show a slow increase in sexual predation or cybercrimes over the past 2 years, as a result of Internet use among young adolescents and adults. A professor named Sameer Hinduja at Florida Atlantic who studies criminal law suggests, "About 20 percent of young people have been through... middle of the paper... bullying epidemic." http://www .thebureauinvestigates.com. 2012. Opposing Viewpoints in Web Context. March 11, 2014. Kelleher, Kevin. “Facebook immorally exploits its users.” . Rpt. from "Facebook, the most cynical tech giant ever." Reuters.com 25 May 2012. Opposing points of view in the context of the web, 11 March 2014 Internet. Ed. Roman Espejo. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. Issued by “Statement before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.” and the Department of Justice. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice, 2010. Opposing Views in Context. Network. March 11. 2014.