User: n7zzt

lawyers and the law

On: Lawyer Puts $10k Bounty on Blogger's Identity

I am rather surprised that Mr. Niro (the lawyer who put down this bounty) isn't being hauled into court for violation under 18 U.S.C. 241. (Conspiracy against rights) http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00000241----000-.html.

However, as IANAL. this is only the opinion of an ordinary citizen.

*sigh* there are days when I feel that we really do need to scrap the system and start over with the basics.

anyway, my point: the real root cause for this story is greed, pure and simple.

Identity theft and consequences

On: Identity Theft Skeptic Ends Up As Fraud Victim

well, as one who suffered from a case of identity theft, I can tell you, there are repercussions! In my case, The tale starts back in February of 1995. It seems someone used my identity and then had me declared deceased. Whats even more serious, the Social Security Administration took the information at face value WITHOUT following up to confirm. This caused me problems with acquiring income, living in my apartment and even continuing my education. Some of these problems still exist to this day (I am unable to get good credit and signing up for a bank account is an exercise is futility). take it from me folks, this problem is real and it will bite you IN THE ASS if you are not careful about keeping your information confidential. BTW, I never did find out who was responsible, though I did get a written apology from the Social Security Administration for their part in the problem.