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    Create Your Own False Identity

    Posted on Monday, June 19th, 2006 at 1:39 pm

    Lifehacker links to a useful tool for obfuscating personal data entered in (non-vital) registration forms online, the False Identity Generator:

    The False Identity Generator is a simple, web-based tool that generates a random first and last name, a valid city, state, and zip code with matching telephone number, and a few other identity details often required for online registrations.

    For anyone who’s ever filled out an online registration with fake info (that is, when BugMeNot doesn’t have you covered), there are those picky websites that require you to give them somewhat valid information. The False Identity Generator looks like a simple way to start up your own fake, yet relatively valid, online identity.

    If you visit this link, amazingly convincing false profiles are generated, such as this:

    Myron S. Kaniewski
    782 Cedar Street
    Berkeley, CA 94704

    Phone: 510-981-9743
    Mother’s maiden name: Trinidad
    Birthday: June 15, 1959

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    2 Responses to “Create Your Own False Identity”

    1. rabenhorst Says:
      June 19th, 2006 at 3:46 pm

      Fake-ID Management per Web…

      Ein Blogger namens Zulugrid hat einen (bis dato) webbasierten Fakename-Generator online gestellt, der 487861706 gefälschte (amerikanische) Identitäten – inklusive Vor- und Nachnamen, Straße, Ort, PLZ, Telefonnummer, Geburtsdatum und Geburtsnam…

    2. ZAHAVA Says:
      September 18th, 2006 at 7:20 am

      ok

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