Why do poeple hide their license plates?

markymarc1979 · 03-17-2008, 02:04 PM

I don't understand why people are hiding their license plates in their pictures. Everyday you drive around and you expose your plate to hundreds or thousands of people. I'm just confused.

2FST2C · 03-17-2008, 02:06 PM

haha

e90driver · 03-17-2008, 02:06 PM

I never understood either

Kruz · 03-17-2008, 02:07 PM

People also post a ton of personal information here and without that anonymity they could become a target.

Sam12345 · 03-17-2008, 02:08 PM

Because everyone else is doing it, ofcourse.

markymarc1979 · 03-17-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kruz

People also post a ton of personal information here and without that anonymity they could become a target.

Yea personal information is different. Identity thefy is rampant these days, but your license plate?? Whats the big secret? Can I empty someones bank account by knowing their plate?

e90driver · 03-17-2008, 02:09 PM

oh oh- I get it

So people like me who are waiting patiently (yea right) for their e92's don't get a little tired and then look up your car's license. You would wake up to an empty driveway.

me- the wait is making me crazy. absolutely insane.

Alpine335TT · 03-17-2008, 02:11 PM

maybe so if i were to come on here and trash talk and piss someone off.. they don't key my car? hehe

e90driver · 03-17-2008, 02:14 PM

Maybe i'll go take pics of the ass of my car and show off my plates. someone has to break the trend...

markymarc1979 · 03-17-2008, 02:15 PM

You guys are hilarious.

oldaccount · 03-17-2008, 02:16 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...blurring+plate

Houman21 · 03-17-2008, 02:17 PM

License plate alone wouldn't do it. But carefully reviewing someone's post(s) you tend to know a lot about them. Tracing their IP address would allow you to know what area they are from (usually) You already know what car they drive. You could call your insurance company and say such and such person hit my car what is their info, or you can have a slimy car accident lawyer do it for you.

There are many ways to steal an identity someone's license plate # just adds another piece of information to the pile. Protect your identity, shred your bills after you pay them, destroy shipping labels before you dispose of the packages etc...

Neema · 03-17-2008, 02:18 PM

Police have access to these forums, just like the rest of the world does. Your racing stories, personal stories, and car itself can all be tracked down to a simple license plate on the back of your car. That plate number exposes your name, address, and driving record.

Does it make sense now?

renegade · 03-17-2008, 02:19 PM

Because ppl like me who work for the federal government and have access to motor vehicle databases can look up your residential and driver info when bored at work

*but really I don't care

ybbiz34 · 03-17-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

Police have access to these forums, just like the rest of the world does. Your racing stories, personal stories, and car itself can all be tracked down to a simple license plate on the back of your car. That plate number exposes your name, address, and driving record.

+1

jaaz · 03-17-2008, 02:31 PM

Not to mention all those warranty-voiding mods you guys do to your cars...

jdink · 03-17-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jaaz

Not to mention all those warranty-voiding mods you guys do to your cars...

+10000000000000000000000000000000000

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gtrokin330 · 03-17-2008, 02:52 PM

forreal

oh i have maddd vorsteiner stuff and HRE's and brembos and super turbos but people will never know who i am if i block my plates

Asclepius · 03-17-2008, 03:02 PM

I dunno if this discussion started from my post yesterday when I edited my pics so that my plates dont show, but I feel the same way as everyone else. I had originally posted my pics and then I kept hearing from people that I shouldnt have reavealed my plates......I became so paranoid that I decided to edit them. Oh well....done now!

ejazbmw · 03-17-2008, 03:19 PM

its people like the op why we blur our license plates you know hes up to something if hes asking this question lol jk

Brunotheboxer · 03-17-2008, 04:14 PM

my friends license plate is his social security number.

E90SLAM · 03-17-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

my friends license plate is his social security number.

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e90driver Lieutenant 15 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	oh oh- I get it So people like me who are waiting patiently (yea right) for their e92's don't get a little tired and then look up your car's license. You would wake up to an empty driveway. me- the wait is making me crazy. absolutely insane. __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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e90driver Lieutenant 15 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Maybe i'll go take pics of the ass of my car and show off my plates. someone has to break the trend... __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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Houman21 Captain 31 Rep 949 Posts Drives: Nothin right now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	License plate alone wouldn't do it. But carefully reviewing someone's post(s) you tend to know a lot about them. Tracing their IP address would allow you to know what area they are from (usually) You already know what car they drive. You could call your insurance company and say such and such person hit my car what is their info, or you can have a slimy car accident lawyer do it for you. There are many ways to steal an identity someone's license plate # just adds another piece of information to the pile. Protect your identity, shred your bills after you pay them, destroy shipping labels before you dispose of the packages etc...
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Neema Major General 836 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	Police have access to these forums, just like the rest of the world does. Your racing stories, personal stories, and car itself can all be tracked down to a simple license plate on the back of your car. That plate number exposes your name, address, and driving record. Does it make sense now? __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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Asclepius Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,861 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	I dunno if this discussion started from my post yesterday when I edited my pics so that my plates dont show, but I feel the same way as everyone else. I had originally posted my pics and then I kept hearing from people that I shouldnt have reavealed my plates......I became so paranoid that I decided to edit them. Oh well....done now!
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ejazbmw blahhh 319 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	its people like the op why we blur our license plates you know hes up to something if hes asking this question lol jk
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Brunotheboxer Colonel 403 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	my friends license plate is his social security number. __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
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