Obscured serial #'s in EE ads

[GR0M]

Why tape up or otherwise obscure the serial number of a pistol or other restricted in the EE ads? What's the fear here?

 

[RedApe]

no different than people covering up their licence plate, thinking it will keep things private or something. Don't people drive around with a visible licence plate? Why cover it in a photo....

 

[trebor2880]

Better safe than sorry. Who knows how some people may try to use it to their advantage.

 

[onetwentyish]

Same reason I dont post my RPAL number or SIN publicly.

Why share private info voluntarily?

 

[GR0M]

Someone can use your SIN or RPAL if you disclose it. Better safe than sorry that what happens? How can someone use your serial number against you?

 

[TheGamerXxX]

Well they can say you sold them the firearm. Start the transfer, then make a claim that you kept the funds and create a lot of BS for you (just a outrageous example)

But honestly, like said, it's technically private info until sold to X seller, so why disclose it.

 

[Mark-II]

Ditto on private info. Pictures are only for demonstrating condition of the gun, not the identity of it.

If a buyer wants something more, they can be emailed the info.

 

[GR0M]

Well they can say you sold them the firearm. Start the transfer, then make a claim that you kept the funds and create a lot of BS for you (just a outrageous example)

But honestly, like said, it's technically private info until sold to X seller, so why disclose it.

They'd need your Rpal to do that and name and phone number etc

 

[GR0M]

I can understand simply not displaying it for the principle of not sharing private identifying info, I'm just curious what a real world negative outcome could be

 

[gnmontey]

I can understand simply not displaying it for the principle of not sharing private identifying info I'm just curious what a real world negative outcome could be

++ Me to.

M

 

[MartyK2500]

I can understand simply not displaying it for the principle of not sharing private identifying info, I'm just curious what a real world negative outcome could be

As many have stated, there ''may'' be no harm in sharing abundant info online, but there is even less harm keeping as much information private.
The internet is quite the public place, many cautions need to be taken as to what you write and what you share about yourself.
So by your logic you would feel safe posting your license plate number here?

 

[Unagi604]

I can understand simply not displaying it for the principle of not sharing private identifying info, I'm just curious what a real world negative outcome could be

I don't know, but I also don't intend to find out first hand.

 

[Grapeshot]

Scammers could also use the publicly posted gun photos to defraud others. If restricted, the gun can be traced by registration to the new/old owner and cause headaches and BS.

 

[onetwentyish]

Scammers could also use the publicly posted gun photos to defraud others. If restricted, the gun can be traced by registration to the new/old owner and cause headaches and BS.

Exactly.

 

[Clobbersauras]

I do it just to piss people off that have too much time on their hands.

 

[gnmontey]

I do it just to piss people off that have too much time on their hands.

I like that answer. Honest and to the point!

M

 

[NAA]

I do it just to piss people off that have too much time on their hands.

Good enough reason as any.

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NAA.

 

[ben777lemay]

Don't complains, at least they take time to post pics...

 

[ryan]

Probably the same reason so many will post pics of guns with trigger locks on.

 

[FreedomIsn'tFree]

So ghost guns can't appear with your serial #