Helping someone illegally cross into the US may sound like a low-tech job, but a big part of it is increasingly going digital. According to Reuters, the smugglers who help Central Americans make their way into the US — often known as coyotes — are starting to find their clients online, particularly thanks to word of mouth over social networks. Law enforcement watch the social networks too Rather, US officials reportedly say that interest in crossing the border is actually increasing because of immigrants use of Facebook, Skype, and other social networks. Of course, bringing these activities online and into the public sphere of social networks also makes them another tool for law enforcement officers trying to protect the border.
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