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Old 01-28-2003, 10:31 AM   #9
richlevy
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Re: 'I' has been stolen

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Originally posted by tw

Yesterday is this letter about a Navy sailor who was arrested for five hours because someone has been using his name in crimes all over the country. Problem is, because we have no Identity Confirmation and Protection system, he does not know how many other states may issue warrants for his arrest. He has no way of stopping someone from committing crimes in his name. He has not way of avoiding arrest until his identity is confirmed - 5 hours later:
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/n...l1/4905473.htm
He's doing better than the guy who was arrested for desertion by the Marines, held for days (weeks?) and allegedly abused by other inmates in what turned out to be a case of identity theft.
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