Greenguy's Board - View Single Post - So ARS is collecting photo IDs for ePassporte

emmanuelle · 2006-02-23, 08:59 PM

I don't really see any problem with this. They are in the unfortunate position of dealing with people who hold multiple accounts. This puts them at risk of violating Patriot Act rules concerning money laundering.

I can't so much as send a $500 wire to Russia (from Canada) without a NYC bank calling me to verify why I am sending it thanks to these rules. And yes, photo id is required despite my bank having my blood type, shoe size and satellite photos of my last 3 boyfriend's homes.

By covering their own ass, they are proving to us that they are serious about their longevity and commitment to our industry.

2006-02-23, 08:59 PM	#26
emmanuelle 0100011101100101011001010 1101011001000000100001101 1010000110100101100011 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,441	I don't really see any problem with this. They are in the unfortunate position of dealing with people who hold multiple accounts. This puts them at risk of violating Patriot Act rules concerning money laundering. I can't so much as send a $500 wire to Russia (from Canada) without a NYC bank calling me to verify why I am sending it thanks to these rules. And yes, photo id is required despite my bank having my blood type, shoe size and satellite photos of my last 3 boyfriend's homes. By covering their own ass, they are proving to us that they are serious about their longevity and commitment to our industry.