New York police said they arrested a man who allegedly tried to withdraw money from Paul Simon's bank account
by impersonating the musician.
Police sources said Rafael Ramos, 54, attempted to withdraw $4,300 from Simon's account at a Citibank branch Wednesday using the recording artist's name, bank account number and Social Security number, the New York Post reported Thursday.
However, the bank teller was familiar with Simon's work and recognized that the 6-foot-1 Ramos was 10 inches taller and years younger than Simon.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Garfunkel never has this problem
You know, because, well, I don't really have to spell it out, do I?
Um, I don't know much about identity theft, but I'm pretty sure that when you're trying to steal money from a famous person who you look nothing whatsoever like, you probably want to do it over the phone or online, not in person.
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