With the fast rising in communication technology, some groups of 
people
 often argue that its drawbacks prevail over its merits. Use synonyms
This
 essay agrees with Linking Words
this
 statement because it leads to an increase in the crime rate, even though communicating with others become fast and easy. 
  On the one hand, technological advancements in areas of communication have made the exchange of information among individuals rapid and convenient.  Linking Words
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due to
 the highly sophisticated applications new mobile devices possess . Linking Words
For instance
, additional features Linking Words
such
 as; video and voice recordings and cameras , enable face-to-face conversation, Linking Words
thus
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people
 are able to read non-verbal signals  whilst conversing with others . 
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On the other hand
, advances in gadgets Linking Words
such
 as ; tablets and smartphones, have led to increased crime rates. Linking Words
This
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people
 become literate in the usage of these devices and the knowledge obtained is used to distort money from others. Use synonyms
In addition
, features Linking Words
such
 as locations and trackers allow criminals to easily track their victims for various criminal activities including murder. Linking Words
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,  a survey conducted in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana revealed that about 10% of the total murder cases recorded in 2020, were Linking Words
people
 whose mobile phones were tracked to isolated areas with no obvious security. I agree with the statement because of the aforementioned drawback of technological advancements.
  In conclusion, as more innovations are being introduced into the world of technology, I concur with the fact that its downsides , Use synonyms
for instance
, increased criminal activities outweigh the merits of making communication convenient and easy .Linking Words