A Man wanted a picture of my Id

[E. DAVIS 0]

So As A Californian, white caucasian male, I was stopped by a worker at a Street Vender who I was buying street tacos from and he asked ti take a picture of my California Drivers Licence/ID. He gave me some story, in spanish which Im fluent in, about his son being 6 years being born in the US, but not having paperwork. He gave me my meal (8 bucks worth) for free. After taking a picture of my ID. I dont think his intent waa to steal my identity and run up credit card debt....I let him do it. Which might have been a dumb move, but what could he do with it? What could his motive be? Was he looking for Sponsors? Was he looking for proof of others that say he lives in the USA? Or was it a scam to steal my ctedit? Any help would put my mind at lease. Thanks

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

6 minutes ago, E. DAVIS said:

So As A Californian, white caucasian male, I was stopped by a worker at a Street Vender who I was buying street tacos from and he asked ti take a picture of my California Drivers Licence/ID. He gave me some story, in spanish which Im fluent in, about his son being 6 years being born in the US, but not having paperwork. He gave me my meal (8 bucks worth) for free. After taking a picture of my ID. I dont think his intent waa to steal my identity and run up credit card debt....I let him do it. Which might have been a dumb move, but what could he do with it? What could his motive be? Was he looking for Sponsors? Was he looking for proof of others that say he lives in the USA? Or was it a scam to steal my ctedit? Any help would put my mind at lease. Thanks

I don’t think it was for something innocent unless your a celebrity and he wanted to stalk your address (and even then that’s not innocent)... 

 

I would imagine he had ill intent- this is not normal behavior AND he talked to a total stranger about his undocumented son? I’d monitor my credit if I were you. I really can’t put your mind at ease other than to say to never do that again- pretty sure the taco stand didn’t say “No ID no taco”

Edited July 22, 2020 by Luckycuds

[ADW & JOP 146]

Does anyone else think it's strange for someone to join VisaJourney 15 minutes ago only to ask a non-visa question?

[Pinkrlion 2,715]

He was stealing your Identity for immigration purposes. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

9 minutes ago, ADW & JOP said:

Does anyone else think it's strange for someone to join VisaJourney 15 minutes ago only to ask a non-visa question?

Strange? Like someone going to another country and getting married on the first visit?   Probably about the same level of loco.

[Crazy Cat 41,770]

51 minutes ago, E. DAVIS said:

So As A Californian, white caucasian male, I was stopped by a worker at a Street Vender who I was buying street tacos from and he asked ti take a picture of my California Drivers Licence/ID. He gave me some story, in spanish which Im fluent in, about his son being 6 years being born in the US, but not having paperwork. He gave me my meal (8 bucks worth) for free. After taking a picture of my ID. I dont think his intent waa to steal my identity and run up credit card debt....I let him do it. Which might have been a dumb move, but what could he do with it? What could his motive be? Was he looking for Sponsors? Was he looking for proof of others that say he lives in the USA? Or was it a scam to steal my ctedit? Any help would put my mind at lease. Thanks

Congratulations!  You just voluntarily took part in a scam or ..immigration fraud.......and he paid you $8.00.

Edited July 22, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[onek 306]

You must be very hungry that you let someone steal your identity for $8 worth of food. 

[Prizm123 1,086]

14 hours ago, E. DAVIS said:

So As A Californian, white caucasian male, I was stopped by a worker at a Street Vender who I was buying street tacos from and he asked ti take a picture of my California Drivers Licence/ID. He gave me some story, in spanish which Im fluent in, about his son being 6 years being born in the US, but not having paperwork. He gave me my meal (8 bucks worth) for free. After taking a picture of my ID. I dont think his intent waa to steal my identity and run up credit card debt....I let him do it. Which might have been a dumb move, but what could he do with it? What could his motive be? Was he looking for Sponsors? Was he looking for proof of others that say he lives in the USA? Or was it a scam to steal my ctedit? Any help would put my mind at lease. Thanks

noone in their right mind would ever allow a total stranger to do this. you are going to have a lot of problems arise from this as soon as you forget about it

[Just Paul 4,595]

14 hours ago, E. DAVIS said:

I was buying street tacos from and he asked ti take a picture of my California Drivers Licence/ID

I like tacos too.   Where was this? Olvera street?  What was he dressed like?  I need to go visit my homies in Twin Towers.  Please let me know as the Amtrak leaves at 2pm.

[pablo2752 106]

On 7/21/2020 at 9:43 PM, Paul & Mary said:

Strange? Like someone going to another country and getting married on the first visit?   Probably about the same level of loco.

Please wear some pants. Where is the decency?! 

 

 

[TBoneTX 45,222]

The OP hasn't returned, he was given answers, and this thread is going nowhere, so it's now closed to further comment.