Can someone misuse my passport number?

In India, by merely knowing one’s passport’s number, one cannot do any thing, or any harm to the passport holder, unless at least photo copies of the passport first and last pages are available.

What is the purpose of a scan?

Diagnose muscle and bone disorders, such as bone tumors and fractures. Pinpoint the location of a tumor, infection or blood clot. Guide procedures such as surgery, biopsy and radiation therapy. Detect and monitor diseases and conditions such as cancer, heart disease, lung nodules and liver masses.

Is a scanned document a digital copy?

A scanned paper document is an imaged document. That means a digital picture is taken, and the text in the image is human-readable but isn’t machine-readable. So, computers and software programs can’t process the metadata.

Can I use a copy of my passport for a job?

No one can use a copy of a passport to travel or to obtain a visa. On the other hand, the data itself from the passport could be misused in various scams. There is no reason why 99\% of potential, legitimate employers would ask for a copy, or even the data from the photo page. Your own biographic information, sure.

Can a scanning copy of a passport be used to forge?

A company could use your address to send you advertisements. I don’t think that this scanning copy could be used to forge a false passport. Forging a passport is extremely hard. You need the right paper (a blank original passport would be best) and a proper photo -not just a scan.

Is it safe to share passport copies with people everywhere?

The answer is – NO, it is not safe to share passport copies with people everywhere (for jobs, renting, etc). Not everyone is honest, information can get misplaced, stolen, etc.

Can a scan of a US passport protect it from hackers?

Well, the scan won’t but the person could. A valid US passport is the premier and most valued travel document on the planet. It contains extremely sensitive information and should be protected from compromise at all costs.