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" There's no such thing as a foolproof system. That idea fails to take into account the creativity of fools. "
Frank Abagnale
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" We should be very concerned: if identity theft is so simple to do, what's to stop me from entering this country and assuming the identity of someone else for the sole purpose of living here illegally for terrorist reasons? That alone would be a concern. "
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