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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Received today an unsolicited message for a guy who attached a face pic photo which was his (public sector) works ID card. I could see it was current and all the details clearly. I sent a polite message suggesting that he should not send an image of this card to strangers he did not know well and I was just concerned for his safety and privacy.
Was I wrong to do so and what would you do? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You did right. We had one a while back and a quick Google search matched with his linkdin profile with all his personal details, turns out he was an actor! I let him know and he vanished!
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"Received today an unsolicited message for a guy who attached a face pic photo which was his (public sector) works ID card. I could see it was current and all the details clearly. I sent a polite message suggesting that he should not send an image of this card to strangers he did not know well and I was just concerned for his safety and privacy.
Was I wrong to do so and what would you do?"
You did the right thing.
Although does his other pics match the id?
I'd be concerned that he could be a victim of an elaborate set up. Someone sends a pic of his ID to you, you respond, messages start getting racy, he gets outed maliciously etc...
Not saying it is wrong to message a TV/TS, but if the ID owner has no idea this is going on... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Received today an unsolicited message for a guy who attached a face pic photo which was his (public sector) works ID card. I could see it was current and all the details clearly. I sent a polite message suggesting that he should not send an image of this card to strangers he did not know well and I was just concerned for his safety and privacy.
Was I wrong to do so and what would you do?
You did the right thing.
Although does his other pics match the id?
I'd be concerned that he could be a victim of an elaborate set up. Someone sends a pic of his ID to you, you respond, messages start getting racy, he gets outed maliciously etc...
Not saying it is wrong to message a TV/TS, but if the ID owner has no idea this is going on..."
Who can tell? I was very polite so no harm can come from my response  |
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"I always prove its me with a picture of my bank card and proof of my pin. I don't usually hear back from them though....."
But did anyone feel sorry for you and pay some money in?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Received today an unsolicited message for a guy who attached a face pic photo which was his (public sector) works ID card. I could see it was current and all the details clearly. I sent a polite message suggesting that he should not send an image of this card to strangers he did not know well and I was just concerned for his safety and privacy.
Was I wrong to do so and what would you do?"
Very sensible response, one would hope he would pay heed |
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