Facebook groups and pages called 'Sis, Is This Your Man?' have been popping up all over the country. The members of these groups apparently trying to prevent others from wasting their time on, in their opinions, narcissists, cheaters and liars.

The groups are also being used by members to discover if their partners are being unfaithful.

But what are the legal implications of these groups? Can we really put it down to the sisterhood just looking out for each other, or is there something more sinister going on? And what about the men featured in these posts? Are they ruining their reputations?

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the fine line between women seeking to protect themselves and defamation.

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Host: Kimberley Braddish

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Social Media Trend Exposing Cheaters, But Is It Legal?

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