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    This is my second time in five years catching a fake ID that went through like three other people. Two supervisors and the players club.

    Anyway, this guy comes up and asks to write a check. I pull up his account and he already had a check cashed the day before. We only start at like 50 to 100 for the first time. And we are in the stone ages and don't have tele-check.

    We also scan their ID's and the checks into our computer. I pulled up his scan and inside I was like this: I could tell from a freaking scan that the ID was WRONG.

    I then plastered a smile on my face and did this:

    Me: Well, it looks like you've used up your line. But if you give me just one moment I will be more than happy to speak with the supervisor about getting you more. How much would you like?

    SC: one hundred more if possible.

    The guy was nervous and pacing around. He had a cigarette on his ear and kept taking it down and putting it back as if unsure if he should smoke it at that moment.

    I then saw the ID in his hand and his check.

    I slowly reached out towards both items and:

    Me: Is it okay if I take these? Thank you. I will be right back.

    I was pleasant the entire time and cool.

    I ran to the back and told my boss: Hey! I have a fake ID!

    SV-supervisor

    The SV then called security. Now our security are MORONS. The idiot stood right in the view of the SC in the back. So of course SC takes the hell off and I see two security guards power walking (!!!) towards the guy who took off.

    Turns out they're not allowed to run in the casino... But come on.... If you're chasing a criminal get your ass moving! I think they wanted him to get away so that it would be less paperwork. I got treated like criminal later when I had to write a statement.

    But anyway, the guy had a freaking fake as hell AZ state issued ID. First off, the background was PINK. It's NOT pink idiot--BLUE! Who ever made his ID was a moron or maybe he did but damn.... And it looked Xeroxed. Oh man I don't know how that fake piece of crap slipped by so many ppl! And you'd think since I caught the guy red handed I'd get a good job or a prize. Nope. I got NADA.

    I just hope I spooked the guy a bit so maybe he will think twice about doing that stupid shit again.

  • #2
    Nice work!
    So sorry you didn't get good back-up or your well deserved props.

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    • #3
      If your place is anything like my place, they would have reamed you out for getting the id from him, ie: what if you took the id and he got violent and hit you! You should have told him the id was bad and let him go, or you should have called a supervisor right in front of him so he would run away, or else if he stayed the supervisor would deal with him!"

      But I'm glad you are smarter then the average bear at the place. Saved your company some money (like they would appreciate it )
      Time! Time! Time is what turns kittens into cats.

      Don't teach me a lesson; all I learn is that you are an asshole.

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      • #4
        Re: confiscating ID's: Most bars won't do this, they will just refuse to serve people whose ID's are questionable.

        But there used to be a bar in downtown Tempe, right on Mill Avenue (the main strip with the bars) that not only confiscated ID's, they took great pride in it. So much so, in fact, that they decorated their Christmas tree each year with all the ID's they confiscated throughout the year.

        Their tree was always well-decorated.

        "The Customer Is Always Right...But The Bartender Decides Who Is
        Still A Customer."

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        • #5
          Quoth Anakah View Post
          I got treated like criminal later when I had to write a statement.
          ...
          I just hope I spooked the guy a bit so maybe he will think twice about doing that stupid shit again.
          That part stinks the most. With the likely losses you'd think there was a bounty on fake ID's. At the tax office we make it a matter of pride to catch the scammers.

          FWIW, I think he was halfway spooked when he walked up to your window. Visible nervousness ought to be a red flag right there.
          I'm trying to see things from your point of view, but I can't get my head that far up my keister!

          Who is John Galt?
          -Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

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          • #6
            But Anakah did not confiscate the SC's ID. He gave it to her willingly, then ran away before security showed up and she could give it back.
            "I don't have to be petty. The Universe does that for me."

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            • #7
              Quoth Jester View Post
              Re: confiscating ID's: Most bars won't do this, they will just refuse to serve people whose ID's are questionable.

              But there used to be a bar in downtown Tempe, right on Mill Avenue (the main strip with the bars) that not only confiscated ID's, they took great pride in it. So much so, in fact, that they decorated their Christmas tree each year with all the ID's they confiscated throughout the year.

              Their tree was always well-decorated.
              I remember a nightclub I used to go to that had a "Wall of Shame" with all the fake IDs they'd confiscated.

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              • #8
                Quoth taxguykarl View Post
                That part stinks the most. With the likely losses you'd think there was a bounty on fake ID's. At the tax office we make it a matter of pride to catch the scammers.

                FWIW, I think he was halfway spooked when he walked up to your window. Visible nervousness ought to be a red flag right there.
                when I was at the gas station, we were taught that if we got an obvious fake ID we were to tell the customer that fact and drop it in the safe (could not be opened by us) and then to call the cops
                I'm lost without a paddle and headed up SH*T creek.
                -- Life Sucks Then You Die.


                "I'll believe corp. are people when Texas executes one."

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                • #9
                  Every few months we have a mandatory alcohol awareness seminar where a guy comes in and talks about alcohol laws, carding, etc. Part of the seminar is about fake IDs, and he hands out some for display. The funniest one I've ever seen was a guy who, in the picture of his ID, has him and his girlfriend. Can you possibly be any dumber than that?!?!?!?

                  "The Customer Is Always Right...But The Bartender Decides Who Is
                  Still A Customer."

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                  • #10
                    Quoth patiokitty View Post
                    I think the funniest ID story I have is when I was working at a corner store and somebody passed me a really familiar piece of ID. Namely my old BC ID card that had been stolen a couple of months earlier. I held the card up beside my face and told them that the next time they used a stolen ID card to make sure that the person they are going to try to use it on doesn't look identical to the photo on the ID.

                    The idiot ran after I told them that and to say high to the bitch who I knew was responsible for stealing my ID in the first place.
                    Now THAT'S funny!
                    They say that God only gives us what we can handle. Apparently, God thinks I'm a bad ass.

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                    • #11
                      Quoth manybellsdown View Post
                      I remember a nightclub I used to go to that had a "Wall of Shame" with all the fake IDs they'd confiscated.
                      When a fraudulent W-2's and 1099's appears, we tack it up on the office wall like a hunting or fishing trophy.
                      I'm trying to see things from your point of view, but I can't get my head that far up my keister!

                      Who is John Galt?
                      -Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

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                      • #12
                        I remember in year 9 physics class our teacher let us all know that he moonlighted as a bouncer in the three largets pubs in town. He told us that anyone that tried to get past him with a fake ID were not only idiots, but would also have the ID confiscated, then a rather embarrassing phone call would be made to their parents. He also told us that if he thought an ID was phony, he would ask the person what star sign they were. Typically when people change the date of birth, they automatically remember their own star sign, not the one on the fake ID. Of course if they did know the right star sign, he still had ways of knowing. He was an awesome teacher and because of his day job, an awesome bouncer.

                        As for another story, my dad used to be a traffic cop. His colleague had had his wallet stollen a couple of months before the incident. Major hassle as his badge had also been stolen. Big police investigation. So they pull over this car one day and ask for the drivers licence. The guy behind the wheel gives them his licence. Dad looks at it then hands it to his partner. They look at each other, then dad asks "Do you have any other ID on you?" The guy says, "Yeah, actually I'm a cop too" and hands over his badge. Dad had to walk away as he was in danger of laughing in this guy's face. Dad's partner had great pleasure in arresting this guy for not only stealing his wallet, but also for impersonating a cop. The funny thing was dad's partner was the most recognisable policemen in the area as he was always the one that did media announcements. The moral of the story: Don't hand your stolen ID to the policeman you stole it from.

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                        • #13
                          Quoth ozcatbug View Post
                          The moral of the story: Don't hand your stolen ID and badge to the policeman you stole it from.
                          I fixed it for you!

                          My grandpa had something similar to this happen years back when he was a cop, people kept telling them they let his brother off with a warning. Back in the day they didn't wear name plates just badge numbers so he catches a guy doing something stupid. And he says he is Bob X's brother. My grandpa says, "Aright but lets go down to the station and sort this out, you shouldn't really need to worry everyone knows of Bob and his family"

                          They arrive and he goes to book the guy, Sgt asks him who the guy is, and at that point criminal realizes he is screwed when my grandpa goes "Well, he was doing (whatever) and he says he is Bob X's brother"..... Sgt "I'm guessing he isn't your brother?" .... grandpa "What do you think?"
                          I'm sorry reading is not a new concept it has been widely taught in our nation for at least the past 100 years. Please, learn to do it CORRECTLY before you become contagious.

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                          • #14
                            Quoth ozcatbug View Post
                            He also told us that if he thought an ID was phony, he would ask the person what star sign they were. Typically when people change the date of birth, they automatically remember their own star sign, not the one on the fake ID.
                            How would he deal with "Star sign? I don't follow that astrology bullshit."? Since not everyone follows astrology, there is a legitimate reason for not knowing your own star sign.
                            Any fool can piss on the floor. It takes a talented SC to shit on the ceiling.

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                            • #15
                              Quoth wolfie View Post
                              How would he deal with "Star sign? I don't follow that astrology bullshit."? Since not everyone follows astrology, there is a legitimate reason for not knowing your own star sign.
                              The actual answer in such a case isn't as important as how natural the answer is. Most people wouldn't be expecting the question, and so would hesitate. Of course, smart forgers would just change the year, and would thus have the same star sign.

                              ^-.-^
                              Faith is about what you do. It's about aspiring to be better and nobler and kinder than you are. It's about making sacrifices for the good of others. - Dresden

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