Ever hear of not disclosing serial number because it could lead to a scam?

[Frank McNerney]

I've seen plenty of headstock/serial number photos. Has anyone ever heard of this being a scam danger ?
A valid reason not to show the serial number?
I gather the idea is that if a scammer or other ******** has the serial number of the guitar you are selling he can mess with you in some way?
Thanks
Frank

 

[elvis]

Theoretically they could then claim it's theirs somehow. I would think they'd need a bill of sale to cause any real difficulty.

 

[shimmilou]

I try to always block part of the serial numbers when I post pics. Whether the reasons you mentioned are valid or only perceived, I feel it is safer to do so, and it sure can't hurt.

I've wondered at times, whether someone could call the police, with info, description and pics, and say that you stole it from them. Sure, you might eventually prevail, but possibly go to jail if only briefly, which would suck. Just speculating...

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I think it relates to on-line sales, where a bogus character can upload your photos, and make a fake sale.

A bit like cloned number plates on a car.

 

[toothace]

I think it relates to on-line sales, where a bogus character can upload your photos, and make a fake sale.

A bit like cloned number plates on a car.

^ This

 

[11top]

^ that

 

[László]

^ and the other

 

[Wakester]

^ what they said.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Hey are you guys just cloning my comment?!

 

[veinbuster]

Hey are you guys just cloning my comment?!

Yup.
That will teach you not to block out the post number.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Yup.
That will teach you not to block out the post number.

Genuine belly laugh!

 

[elvis]

I don't know why someone cloning my post would hurt me, or why my covering the serial # would stop themn from doing it or being successful.

The best approach I've seen for this sort of thing is to watermark the photos, as many retailers do.

 

[veinbuster]

I don't know why someone cloning my post would hurt me, or why my covering the serial # would stop themn from doing it or being successful.

The best approach I've seen for this sort of thing is to watermark the photos, as many retailers do.

Now you’re just being practical.

 

[bodia]

Now you’re just being practical.

Engineer!

 

[László]

Engineer!

Drivin’ that train
High on cocaine
Casey Jones you better
Watch your Speed.

Trouble ahead
Trouble behind
And you know that notion
Just crossed my mind.

 

[jxe]

all my ex wives know my birthday and social security number.

 

[dogrocketp]

All of them? Does that include midwives and sister wives?

 

[Alnus Rubra]

all my ex wives know my birthday and social security number.

It’s ok they’ve not got your mother’s maiden name, you’re safe!

 

[11top]

Hey are you guys just cloning my comment?!

^ this

 

[Boogie]

Drivin’ that train
High on cocaine
Casey Jones you better
Watch your Speed.

Trouble ahead
Trouble behind
And you know that notion
Just crossed my mind.

I’m Grateful for that, Les.

all my ex wives know my birthday and social security number.

It’s ok they’ve not got your mother’s maiden name, you’re safe!

Not to harsh anyone’s mellow, but they probably do have all of the above. After the last large data breach, chances are good that some of your out-of-wallet answers are in the wild. But there’s nothing that says you have to give factual information for an answer. Just be aware.