Got scammed for Christmas

[zombie]

The biggest problem w/ DMV anywhere is the staff. These are supposed to be state govt run offices, charged w/ applying the states laws to registering, and operating motor vehicles.
The problem come in where the people working there are nothing more than customer service "clerks" fresh out of Home Depot.

They have no training in the applicable laws, nor do they have any interest in learning them.

Here's a kicker for you... Last year I went to DMV to re-new my state ID card (not yet expired). I brought my deed for my house, and a power bill to verify the address, and of course my ID card.

The clerk informs me that Fl. now requires Social security card/Birth Cert., and a valid state ID, AS WELL AS proof of residency.
I told her I did not have my Social or birth certificate...

She then informs me without these in hand she can not re-new... BUT if I go on line I can re-new there.
NO ID WHATSOEVER!!!!!!!

I re-rewed on line, and six weeks later I received 2 Fl. Drivers Licences. Separate envelopes but in the box together.

So... Not bad. I now have a valid Fl. Lisc. that I never applied for, as well as a spare that I can sell to any terrorist of my choosing. You have to wonder what else happens there.

[ts1]

Imho they don't want to stop the mailing. And perhaps they don't want to tell the address either.
Funny for a high tech state which lurks every communication, even phones of allied presidents.

[BettinANDlosing]

Those cooky SOB's

[tortoise]

The clerk informs me that Fl. now requires Social security card/Birth Cert., and a valid state ID, AS WELL AS proof of residency.

Florida requirements.

Real ID Act FAQs . . a few states have chosen NOT to comply.

[2wheelfun]

Here in CO you only need to show those docs once, then when you renew you need to just show pic ID and proof of address.

[zombie]

Well, For them to put us thru all the effort to get a "REAL" id card, you would think they would know I never had or applied for a Fl. Drivers Lisc.

It is also a felony to hold more than one copy of either a state ID or Dr. Lisc. (in Fl.)

They not only sent me the wrong card, but they sent two!

The real kick in the pants is they would not issue either to a fella standing right in front of them but instead allowed me to do this anonymously on line.

The entire transaction made/makes no sense.

[tortoise]

what do you do to prevent this from happening

If a Google Map "Street View" image is available, ask them to describe their ID address.  If their school yearbook facial images are online, compare those . . or ask them to name some classmates.

[zombie]

Now there's a thought... The weather channel uses real time satellite imagery. Same as Google Earth but in real time.

Perhaps you can use an archive of the weather to see what they drove up in. Just a thought...

[Triesandluth]

Maybe even a neighboring business that may have out door security cameras that can see your drive.  There was a small bar in town that was robbed. The police were able to get the camera footage from the pawn shop across the street.

[MooseMax]

Video cameras are cheap nowadays, so they're a good investment for any shop with a cash register.  So are those annoying "you're on camera" signs. 

Maybe warn other scooter / MC shops in town, and find out if they got scammed while you're on the phone with them.  That might lead to some clues..

[BettinANDlosing]

We got the dudes picture, he used his real picture in his fake id like a dumbass. We have cameras too, he came from the bus or around parked somewhere else, no car in our lot. I feel there's a 50/50 chance of getting it back.. Although my cousin got his Ruckus stolen off the street a few years ago, and no sign of it since. This isn't my personal loss, i have no ownership in the shop, but it feels so damn personal.