Is it dangerous to post your picture on internet?

Question

I've given someone a link to my picture on photobucket. And that someone is a true stranger. I didn't know him. Is it dangerous to post your picture on the internet . Please don't be too mean. I'll report you if you don't give serious advices. I just don't have a peace of mind today.

Answer 1

Yes it is. They could use it to find you, hurt you, take your identity, and so many other things. The internet is a dangerous place. Proceed with caution.

Answer 2

Yes, it is quite dangerous. Just be careful about who you give your picture to. I also suggest you only use pictures that don't show a lot of the background that could give clues to your location. (like a school showing the name) Also don't post your pictures in random sites or forums.

Answer 3

Ross James hit the nail on the head.

Do you cover your face when you stand in your garden? If you don't, then anyone who walks passed knows what you look like AND where you live! Do you think that's dangerous? Because posting your photo on the net just lets people know one of those things.

For the last 5 years I've publically posted my name, address and mobile number all over the internet and met up with strangers. Nothing bad has happened.

P.S. No one can steal your identity just by having a photo :lol:

Answer 4

Other than the possibility of them finding you or harming you - you also  never know what someone could do with that picture.  What site they could put it on or advertise something with.  Be cautious  :)

Answer 5

Maybe, but what can they do with a picture.

Answer 6

its kinda dangerous especially if ure hot. there can be identity theft or something like that.

Answer 7

its never a good idea to give your pic out...especially if youre young..

im not gonna say this person is gonna do anything but you never know..

next time b more careful..

Answer 8

Quite dangerious, and take caution this may be a dangerous game.

Answer 9

There are quite a few urban legends about the dangers of posting your picture on the internet. But as you can see, millions do it every day. It is just about as dangerous as having people see your face as you walk through any mall in any city.

However, if you post suggestive pictures, and then reveal your location, you could possibly generate a stalker. But still, this isn't much more dangerous than having someone see you in a bathing suit at the beach or pool, and then following you home.

I will have to disagree with most of the people who spout "don't do it" "you'll be killed" as just the party line. There are risks in life everywhere you turn. The anonymity of the internet is a wonderful thing. As long as you don't reveal your address, phone number, or the name of your school, or school team name or church name, you are perfectly safe. At least as safe as one can be in this world.

Answer 10

I don't think it's dangerous as long as the picture isn't linked to any of your info, so if you're good looking possible stalkers won't be able to get to you

Answer 11

its dangerous anytime you put something on the internet.

Answer 12

yeah, some time it may be very dangerous.

some bad people can use your pic for their nasty purposes. they can edit your pic and can stablish you as a p**n star.

be careful to post your pic to internet.