Why block/erase the Plate Number when posting pics?

PINOY_E90 · 01-28-2009, 09:58 PM

Questions... Why is it that when posting pics of their cars... most of owners erase/block their license/plate number? what is the worst thing if someone knows your plate number? I just wonder...

Thanks

TiAg335i · 01-28-2009, 09:59 PM

Well, if someone has malicious thoughts, it's just one more thing they have to identify your car.

JL330i_UT · 01-28-2009, 10:00 PM

someone could know someone at the dmv that could give out your info for a lolipop. its just to cover your ass if you make enemies...

balance · 01-28-2009, 10:02 PM

I never really understood this either..I mean if someone sees your car in person they know your plate numbers also and they can do something to it..
It's not like someones going to drive all over the city just to find you
and its not like someone can hack your car on the internet and give it a virus or some shit

PNF · 01-28-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PINOY_E90

Questions... Why is it that when posting pics of their cars... most of owners erase/block their license/plate number? what is the worst thing if someone knows your plate number? I just wonder...

Thanks

you cant be serious asking this question.. ?

TK-421 · 01-28-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PNF

you cant be serious asking this question.. ?

People aren't born with this sort of info. We have to learn some way/time or another. I'll be willing to bet that there are many people who will see this thread and go, "So that's why..."

Spool · 01-28-2009, 10:26 PM

I post pics of my car and never block out the plates or anything, dun give a shit, too lazy.

Been doing so for 10 years and no harm has been done, you guys live life too carefully, you'll never get out of it alive anyways

jamesisel · 01-28-2009, 11:05 PM

Please post or PM me your Social Security Numbers.

KL2DC · 01-28-2009, 11:22 PM

Some people place more value in their privacy and confidentiality, that is all. Its all a matter of prudence and preference.

jimmy335 · 01-28-2009, 11:25 PM

i just want to meet the girl in Spool's avatar.....

E90Brian · 01-28-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy335

i just want to meet the girl in Spool's avatar.....

Yeah, me too.

Wake27 · 01-28-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy335

i just want to meet the girl in Spool's avatar.....

Fo sheezy.

Nutballa · 01-28-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesisel

Please post or PM me your Social Security Numbers.

SS #: 301-12-9834
Plate number: LPJ723
Charles Schwab account number: 778437536
Password:Perri5219834
If you have any problems call 512-398-0493!

PINOY_E90 · 01-28-2009, 11:45 PM

I am really serious asking those questions...

I understand the risk if I am like one of the members who has 20 other exotic in his garage or I am hollywood actor but... im not... so I dont really see it as risk... now if this is lambo / ferrari forum... and we all have one... we better not show the plate because bad guys can track us and maybe break in on our house take the exotic and gone... but BMW is really common these days..

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Originally Posted by jamesisel

Please post or PM me your Social Security Numbers.

Jamesisel,

here is my social: 678-452-9876

cn555ic · 01-28-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutballa

SS #: 301-12-9834
Plate number: LPJ723
Charles Schwab account number: 778437536
Password:Perri5219834
If you have any problems call 512-398-0493!

lol you can't be real...if so your nutz!!

noire07 · 01-28-2009, 11:55 PM

with people giving out their ssns, reminded me of a pretty funny story about the ceo of lifelock

(incase you never heard of this.. its couple months old)
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?sec...ide&id=6053674

Dwn2earth610 · 01-29-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nutballa

SS #: 301-12-9834
Plate number: LPJ723
Charles Schwab account number: 778437536
Password:Perri5219834
If you have any problems call 512-398-0493!

TTG · 01-29-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by imrickjames132

I never really understood this either..I mean if someone sees your car in person they know your plate numbers also and they can do something to it..
It's not like someones going to drive all over the city just to find you
and its not like someone can hack your car on the internet and give it a virus or some shit

+1

If someone wants your plane number and want to harm you, they will do it whether you post here or not.....

As far as your SSN# and other stuff is concerned.... it is not something that you go around everyday displaying it unlike your license plates out in the strees.....

bsamoul · 01-29-2009, 01:30 AM

It's just a privacy thing in this day and age. Someone could be a cop or know someone at the DMV and find your address or whatnot. Better be safe than sorry

Bogo Shipyo · 01-29-2009, 01:37 AM

how about the delaership ....... the trolls are watching -=X haha

DC5ITR88 · 01-29-2009, 04:15 AM

people do it just as precaution. If you have a rare car such as a type r or a toyota supra then i dont blame them as they arent made anymore

Deda · 01-29-2009, 06:29 AM

i have never done that and wont too!

01-28-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
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TiAg335i Trance Life 333 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	Well, if someone has malicious thoughts, it's just one more thing they have to identify your car.
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JL330i_UT Lieutenant 33 Rep 462 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Utah iTrader: (0)	someone could know someone at the dmv that could give out your info for a lolipop. its just to cover your ass if you make enemies...
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01-28-2009, 10:02 PM	#4
balance Colonel 125 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	I never really understood this either..I mean if someone sees your car in person they know your plate numbers also and they can do something to it.. It's not like someones going to drive all over the city just to find you and its not like someone can hack your car on the internet and give it a virus or some shit __________________
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01-28-2009, 10:26 PM	#7
Spool ****** 591 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	I post pics of my car and never block out the plates or anything, dun give a shit, too lazy. Been doing so for 10 years and no harm has been done, you guys live life too carefully, you'll never get out of it alive anyways __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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noire07 Private First Class 10 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: KS iTrader: (1)	with people giving out their ssns, reminded me of a pretty funny story about the ceo of lifelock (incase you never heard of this.. its couple months old) http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?sec...ide&id=6053674 __________________ 2007 328xi E90..Jet Black..Black Dakota Leather..Premium.Sport.CW..19" Staggered Gunmetal VMR v710..Blk Grills..Blacklines..LED Interior lights..OEM Spoiler..RR CDV..OEM Strut Bar..UUC SwayBarbarian Swaybars..H&R Coilovers..330i SSK..3 Stage Intake Manifold..BMW Performance Intake + Exhaust + Steering Wheel..PBX..V1 Hardwire..GPS Hardwire..Rear Power Outlets[Robot Happy Face]..Rear Fogs..OEM Alarm..Alpine PDX-5..Earthquake SWS 8" Subs..MB Quart RVF210[Fr+Rr]..iPod Adapter..35% Tint..
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bsamoul Major General 169 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, California iTrader: (2)	It's just a privacy thing in this day and age. Someone could be a cop or know someone at the DMV and find your address or whatnot. Better be safe than sorry __________________ -Brian 2X 2006 BMW 325i [Electric Red & Mystic Blue] \| ZPP \| V1 \| Rear Fogs \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| EAS RemoteKey \| BMS Powerbox \| Projector90 Headlights w/ LED AE \| LED plate lights \| OEM Blacklines http://www.tech-shine.com
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01-29-2009, 01:37 AM	#20
Bogo Shipyo Colonel 87 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: philly - nyc iTrader: (19)	how about the delaership ....... the trolls are watching -=X haha
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DC5ITR88 Private First Class 4 Rep 116 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	people do it just as precaution. If you have a rare car such as a type r or a toyota supra then i dont blame them as they arent made anymore
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01-29-2009, 06:29 AM	#22
Deda Major General 572 Rep 7,033 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	i have never done that and wont too!
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