Numberplates in photos?
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I accept what you say but its a legal requirement to display your reg plate on the road so you have no choice. I personally always blank out my plates on any pics I post online because it only takes about 30seconds to do so and I figure why add any element of risk when its unnecessary and simple to avoid.
I think a lot of people forget that many devices such as mobile phones geotag their pics when they post them online, further adding to the information you give out to crooks. I would personally only post pics taken on a camera which I knew hadn't geotagged my pictures but again many would feel that this is being over cautious.
A couple of articles that Ive quickly googed on the risks presented by geotagging :
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17311702
http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-the-Potential-Risks-o...
I think a lot of people forget that many devices such as mobile phones geotag their pics when they post them online, further adding to the information you give out to crooks. I would personally only post pics taken on a camera which I knew hadn't geotagged my pictures but again many would feel that this is being over cautious.
A couple of articles that Ive quickly googed on the risks presented by geotagging :
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17311702
http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-the-Potential-Risks-o...
yeti said:
Mine's V12 LJE, why have I not been mugged, burgled, kidnapped or eaten by cannibals since posting it?
You definitely will be now!!I paid a fair bit for 16DH (the 6 is supposed to represent a G before anyone asks, worked better in my mind), I'll definitely show it off! V12 GDH is for sale for about £400 too, tempted to buy it and replace the Polo's plate of Y3 GDH
yeti said:
Adam2S said:
why add any element of risk when its unnecessary and simple to avoid.
What risk? I don't get it??Mine's V12 LJE, why have I not been mugged, burgled, kidnapped or eaten by cannibals since posting it?
I think you are being a little naive if you dont think that some criminals have access to DVLA database records, and that those criminals who do are likely to be in the business of car theft.
Anyway each to their own, if you dont believe there is any increased risk then carry on as you are. It is your personal information and you are free to give it whoever you wish to.
It doesn't take some people long to track a number plate to an address. Having an Aston Martin would make some criminally intentioned people assume you have money and so, apart from a £100k plus car, perhaps some nice jewellery or electronics.
I always blank my plate. Why increase the chances of being a victim of crime.
I always blank my plate. Why increase the chances of being a victim of crime.
v8woollie said:
It doesn't take some people long to track a number plate to an address. Having an Aston Martin would make some criminally intentioned people assume you have money and so, apart from a £100k plus car, perhaps some nice jewellery or electronics.
This does not apply to me for a number of reasons I think they're more likely to see it on the driveway or see you driving it to and from your home than track it there from a photo found on t'internet. Criminals have better things to do
I think there definitely is added risk. Car crime is rife and the buggers that do it are absolute professionals. Putting out your number plate onto a public forum gives the crooks more options. I've known people with trackers have their cars stolen (they find and deactivate them) which were then cloned. The police are all but helpless to do anything and we help the criminals by talking about our lives, where we live and to top it off link it all to a registration number. Apparently, having stolen a car to order they're very careful about which car they clone it with e.g. Sometimes the further apart they are geographically the better. You can't get this kind of info by standing in the street and watching cars in public, but you can get it from Pistonheads forums.
v8woollie said:
It doesn't take some people long to track a number plate to an address. Having an Aston Martin would make some criminally intentioned people assume you have money and so, apart from a £100k plus car, perhaps some nice jewellery or electronics.
I always blank my plate. Why increase the chances of being a victim of crime.
They are welcome to come and meet my Rottweiler I always blank my plate. Why increase the chances of being a victim of crime.
yeti said:
This does not apply to me for a number of reasons
I think they're more likely to see it on the driveway or see you driving it to and from your home than track it there from a photo found on t'internet. Criminals have better things to do
Doesn't apply to me either. Wife and three girls to keep in shoes, bags and make-up so definitely not a high net worth individual I think they're more likely to see it on the driveway or see you driving it to and from your home than track it there from a photo found on t'internet. Criminals have better things to do
You would be suprised at what the Internet has done for criminal research. When we meet end of May I will give you an example.
I stick to the advice I give to my girls. Don't divulge anything on Internet forums that can lead someone to your door.
The number plate you posted earlier leads straight to your door unless the car is registered to a different address. It is astounding what 30 minutes on the Internet can reveal about someone with very little initial information.
Wise advise to leave the card at home. There will be some lovely things to tempt you
Wise advise to leave the card at home. There will be some lovely things to tempt you
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