Identity thieves could potentially gather information on you from images that you share online. A photo posted on your birthday, for example, would provide them with your date of birth, whereas a photo of a new house could potentially give them details of where you live.
What can a scammer do with your name pictures and cell phone number?
This scam, also known as port-out or SIM splitting fraud, allows criminals to hijack your cellphone number. Once they have your number, the bad guys can clean out your financial accounts, confiscate your email, delete your data and take over your social media profiles.
Why would a scammer ask for pictures?
Why fraudsters want selfies with ID cards As we already mentioned, some online services require a photo with ID for registration. If you send a selfie to scammers, they will be able to create accounts in your name — for example, on cryptocurrency exchanges — with a view to using them to launder money.
Can someone track you by a picture?
But more and more often, GPS-enabled cellphones and cameras mean metadata now includes where, as well as when, the photograph was taken—meaning if you post frequent JPEGs, RAWs or TIFFs to the Internet, people could well be tracking you by your photos. This is not an idle threat.
What can someone do with your picture?
Identity thieves could potentially gather information on you from images that you share online. A photo posted on your birthday, for example, would provide them with your date of birth, whereas a photo of a new house could potentially give them details of where you live.
Can someone check your location?
Your cell phone is a prime way for hackers to track your location or spy on your personal information. Tracking your location through the GPS on your phone may seem harmless, but hackers can use this information to find out where you live, your shopping habits, where your kids go to school, and more.
Can I sue someone for using my picture?
In most states, you can be sued for using someone elses name, likeness, or other personal attributes without permission for an exploitative purpose. Usually, people run into trouble in this area when they use someones name or photograph in a commercial setting, such as in advertising or other promotional activities.