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Re:Three Years in Identity Theft Hell by u801e on Saturday September 16, 2017 @09:32PM (#15267760)
Couldn't they verify the authenticity of the drivers license by contacting the department of motor vehicles?

One shouldn't verify documents unless you're a member of the organization that issued them.

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Re:Three Years in Identity Theft Hell by djsumdog on Saturday September 16, 2017 @10:17PM (#15267899)
It was most likely a real license. Credit checks use the DL number. You need an SSN card to get a license or ID card and the SSN card is gained using security questions and has no photo, fingerprints or biometrics associated with it.

I remember needing to get a new SSN card once and it was creepy how easy it was.

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Re:Three Years in Identity Theft Hell by mgkimsal on Saturday September 16, 2017 @11:17PM (#15268077)
Comparing photo on dl with photo from DMV might help.
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