What are some consequences of posting false, exaggerated, or misrepresentative information about one's self on social media, such as Facebook or Linked-In?

If you know me, you’d probably like me as I am. But people from High School, well, they always thought I was a loser. underachiever. and a non-conformist (in an uncool way).

So, I try to exaggerate my accomplishments. Or stretch my experiences and career achievements. I’m not trying to convince anyone to hire me—just trying to present the things that I actually HAVE done look like it was more significant or recognized.

Some people lie Carte blanche on the internet, which seems easier of being found out and more dishonest. I’m just tired of being ostracized at class reunions and other events where people never thought I’d amount to much. Regretably, I have started re-casting myself in a better light than what I’ve really accomplished, even though in a general way I really DO practice and accomplish smaller goals in my field. My life tends to remain a lot of unfinished business.

I suspect a lot of people misrepresent themselves on social media. So what are the consequences of this?