The Bad, the Very Bad and the Bits In Between

The use of fake ID’s has for some time been linked with a whole range of serious crimes including terrorism and people smuggling as well as, at the other end of the criminality spectrum, less serious misdemeanours such as under-age drinking. Of course, the crime of under-age drinking can lead to some serious consequences – but then so can over-age drinking!

But there is a whole range of other crimes that fit between these two extremes and go largely under reported.

One case that was reported in the local Memphis News was of a Tennessee (US) man who has been accused of buying more than $140,000 worth of cars under someone else’s name. Police say that the man went to two dealerships and bought three cars using a fake ID. In all of these purchases, police say the accused used a fake Mississippi driving licence with his picture on it. According to court documents, false documents were submitted stating that the man was employed in a managerial role making $5,000 a month.