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2. Yes!! There is a detailed wikipedia about this. The fraudster was believed because he was living middleclass

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 10:00 PM

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The victim was homeless. Thankfully a police detective began to believe him and look into the case

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_David_Keirans

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omg the pathology of this hideous human being to do such a thing. Passages Monday #1

It is horrifying to think anyone would have to suffer such a fate. Passages Monday #3

... and to do it for 30 years!!! BlueWaveNeverEnd Tuesday #8

The worst story I have ever heard on identity theft. Passages Tuesday #11

+1. dalton99a Monday #7

Death penalty for that goddamned sociopath. CousinIT Monday #4

Seconded. dalton99a Monday #6

The evil asshole should die in prison. dalton99a Monday #5

How do you check if someone is using your social security number? Emile Tuesday #9

Good suggestion, ty. Emile Tuesday #12