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Want my identity? You can have it.

August 6, 2008 | Fredericksburg, Virginia | Vetting explained

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Once a year for the last 15 years I have posted my full name, social security number, date and place of birth, and mother's maiden name prominently on the Internet. Within a few months I am invariably contacted and paid generously to take my identity back . That just shows how mean my ex-wife is.

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