Up Close and Personal - Part 8

In July 2006, Steve Huff wrote about a friend who is the victim of online identity theft, in which he questions the reasoning behind a nonsensical charade of impersonating another human being. Mr. Huff illustrates some valid points in his analysis of the situation and invites readers to email him via his contact form should they have knowledge of any other instance where this sort of thing has happened.

“The impostor Dawn Eden(s) on MySpace could write outright lies about Dawn on the page or in e-mails to people who contact “her.” The potential harm to Dawn Eden’s reputation is great. The two Dawn Eden MySpaces are a form of identity theft. Even if something like these two fake pages in Dawn’s name now looks innocuous, like a lame joke now, there is no way to know if things will progress or not.

Cyberstalking and harassment online is about as old as the internet itself, but there’s no reason to tolerate it. It is also, to me, a remarkably cowardly way to deal with a problem you might have with someone. Perhaps one day the internet won’t give some people an excuse to happily hide behind the presumed anonymity of the web and snipe, but human nature being what it is, I’m not counting on it.”

IBLS Internet Law states:

"The online identity theft in chat rooms can hold criminal liability for impersonating another person under either forgery, fraud, or identity theft. Online identify theft has been addressed by legislation and criminal and civil prosecution. The sharing of personal information has resulted in numerous fraudulent activities and has prompted the necessity to pass the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Identity theft usually occurs when thieves or hackers steal information about an individual whether it be using their name, social security number or credit card number. Online identity theft can however occur by impersonating someone on a bulletin board, a chat room or by using information to commit criminal acts."

Identity fraud - To use the identity of a person without their express consent, for a purpose that the person is not aware of, and/or does not approve of.

Impersonate - Pose: pretend to be someone you are not

Contemptible concepts that the ignominious mental midget from São Paulo, Brazil fails to grasp. Not much is known about Anne Curi aka Anne from Brazil. There has been speculation that Anne could be any misfit parading around Cyberspace as the Brazilian bimbo from the "idiot free" zone. In any event, the São Paulo slug claims (in misfitting comments) that she was born under the sign of Gemini and is a self-proclaimed perfectionist.

“Besides perfectionism, along came competitiveness. Both reflected on my adult life (mainly professionally) and I became a very perfectionist and competitive professional. One of my ex-bosses even said that, as the Executive that I am, everybody would love to have me as a subordinate and hate to have me as a chief. But perfectionists suffer. A lot. So we have to change the way we behave (gradually) and try to diminish our own expectations. Husband (and therapy) has helped me through this process, thinking and talking about this issue.” - Posted by: Anne (from Brazil) at March 17, 2006 01:11 PM

One could sympathize with Mr. Curi bearing in mind his better half professes that he strives to improve his game each morning on the Country Club courts, all the while his rapacious wife feverishly works at enhancing her stalking skills on the WWW. Nevertheless, Oscar can take satisfaction in the knowledge that therapy sessions on behalf of Anne’s perfect affliction were successful, which is an opinion bolstered by the fact that I have never before crossed paths with a more consummate asshole!

In what can only be described as a distressed bowel movement, Anne’s latest online creation is as grammatically constipated as her prior efforts and could be a major contender for The Gong Show as well as Ohio Statute §2903.211. I recommend Metamucil for her irregularity.

The mister should take a break from tennis and pay particular attention to the fact that “Happy Anne” has now incorporated scouting out young American males with photo albums and friends that are half his age to her stalking repertoire. Although it’s a step up from publishing the identity of minors and the medical disorders of her target's relatives, one has to wonder where Anne gets the chutzpah to call anyone a “pervert”.

What is the bizarre rationale behind Anne’s behavior? Why would a foreign operative with the intellect of a parasite cling to a piece of Lake Erie driftwood thousands of miles away? Why stalk, harass, and impersonate complete strangers? Is the long distance intimacy between two women so distorted that Anne commits vindictive acts in the name of friendship? Who would be willing to violate 18 U.S.C. §2261A and 47 U.S.C. §223(a)(1)(C) ?

A two-bit common thug who has been coached, that's who!

Ohio Stalking Laws - §2903.211 Menacing by Stalking

(A) (1) No person by engaging in a pattern of conduct shall knowingly cause another person to believe that the offender will cause physical harm to the other person or cause mental distress to the other person.

(2) No person, through the use of any electronic method of remotely transferring information, including, but not limited to, any computer, computer network, computer program, or computer system, shall post a message with the purpose to urge or incite another to commit a violation of division (A)(1) of this section.

(B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of menacing by stalking.

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PS - I am proud of being your friend! (I hope this sentence sounds OK in English) -Posted by: Anne (from Brazil) at March 6, 2006 05:24 PM

With friends like Anne, who needs enemies? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to conclude it isn't all that important who Anne is. What does matter is the perpetrator's actions ricochet back to Rocky River, Ohio. It's a legal boomerang!

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"Judyetta is considering putting Miss L in traction, and I assured you we would bail her out of jail. I'll let her describe her plans when she comes in." -Posted by loretta (Serrano) at August 21, 2005 10:12 PM

"You all just let me know what you think. All I need is for Lo to unleash me! I would never do these things without her blessing. Any other ideas? I'm willing to take all options into consideration." -Posted by Judyetta at August 21, 2005 10:26 PM

"Updating the hit list since mxtt mxmmy posted: Mxttmxmmy, Scrxbbleblxther, Pxace, Mxe, Pxtxy (SxxxnFxxr)" -Posted by: Merrill Lynch (Loretta Serrano) February 08, 2006 at 10:53 PM

"I will contribute money to the effort. I always said I would do anything to help end this. ML, just say the word. I think I could spare a couple thousand." -Posted by: Leah February 21, 2006 at 04:06 PM

"My brain is trying to think of evil things to do with her phone number. Just signed her up to receive a phone call for life insurance. Sure hope my anonymizer is working."
-Posted by: One February 21, 2006 at 05:40 PM

"ML, I will respond to this. Tell me what to say."
-Posted by: Leah February 22, 2006 at 12:32 PM

"I can see that today's subject at the kennel shifted from MM to Carnival and myself (my existence). What am I supposed to do:
* Just read and laugh (w/ Anonymouse protection);
* Use my actual IP (from Brazil) and state that I am for real. Philosophically, cogito ergo sum, or I think, therefore I am. Your thoughts, please." -Posted by: Nanny aka Anne from Brazil February 22, 2006 at 11:46 AM

“Thanks, Sassy, CG, Monica, Vero, Astro, Winnie, Stacey, Deege and anyone I missed in the other blog, and all you here who are supporting me in this. I am deeply grateful for your ongoing support in so many ways. I think Civil has a friend who is willing to help me.” -Posted by: loretta (Serrano) at April 2, 2006 11:56 PM

"No problem. I know a PI here, as well. BTW, I also know three people in Sedona."
-Posted by: Astrologer aka Robin Claw at April 2, 2006 11:08 PM

"There's a sucker born every minute...and two to take 'em."
-PT Barnum

“If you think I have committed actionable offenses against you, personally, you are free to pursue legal action as well. I welcome it, in fact. Too bad you are all wrong.”
-Posted by: loretta (Serrano) at April 3, 2006 12:21 AM

"Just a little word to the wise – you would have to get the state to pursue it, and considering what is going on right now in Ohio (and that I know the AG personally) and that I am friends with people in high places, I think I would have a very good chance of turning the tables right around on you." - WMD aka Loretta Serrano- 10/2/06

The better way to address crimes like identity fraud, and threats to privacy, is to directly pursue the people who indiscriminately use personal information he/she has gathered to cause any kind of harm to American citizens.

Ohio Attorney General, Marc Dann
State Office Tower
30 E. Broad Street, 17th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-3428
(614) 466-4320

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"I'll play nice for now, because Loretta wants to."
-Posted by Vero at October 3, 2005 12:57 AM

"My address? Helf, the whole world, or at least HALF the Internet, has my address!I don't want any presents. I just want you all to go and beat up those meanies for me. I'll spring for bail for everyone." -Posted by: E.F. Hutton aka Loretta Serrano October 25, 2005 at 04:43 PM

"Go take care of your life, Sxxxx. I don’t want to do any harm to you, and that’s why I asked you to stay at your corner. But I will, if you continue to harass, lie and provoke us. Calm down and think about it. Your present and past life / records and those of your family are NOT clean and you have a HUGE glass roof. You still have lots to lose.

STOP! You could get hurt if you don't. I've just received more information about you and your family. From R* and M* Counties files. Oh my goodness!! A dear friend of mine, while passing by T*, did a little research. Do you know where he was? NOPE, not in C*. Actually he went to S*. Any way, we have been in contact with both, R* and M* Counties." -Loretta Serrano

"I won't let Vero, nor Loretta, take the heat from my actions. If it is necessary, I will use the phone #s I have from your family (I don't know if they are yours, C*'s, K*'s, K*'s, mommy D*'s, M*'s parents', nor even? A*'s?)" -Anne from Brazil 11:05:06 6:02 PM

"But I have your siblings, in-laws' and mom's numbers, and I am going to call them tomorrow if I don't get your new one."
-Anne from Brazil 11/06/06 8:08 PM

"I did talk to someone on the phone." -Anne from Brazil 10:12 AM

Slam dunk, baby!

Compliments of "Happy Anne"

FYI: June 28th, 2006

"Austin and Round Rock residents have reason to be concerned that their sensitive information may have been breached by the county website. According to the Federal Trade Commission, Austin residents have suffered the second highest number of complaints in the state for identity fraud.

News for Public Officials has identified several leading citizens whose personal information was exposed by the County Clerk's website. The list includes judges, legislators, and law enforcement personnel.

Only one in seven hundred identity thieves are caught. Of those that are caught, an increasing number of criminals are confessing, even boasting, they found the information they needed from government websites.

"I feel childish. Childlike?"
-Posted by Vero at October 2, 2005 10:10 PM

"I don't know who that M*F*er is, but I'd SO like to find out! I'd love to teach her a new definition of internet harrassment!" comment by ladyedge on October 4, 2005 7:28 PM
(aka Vero Prior) of Ronni's Rants