More Forged Credentials
I’ve written about forged credentials before, and how hard a problem it is to solve. Here’s another story illustrating the problem:
In an apparent violation of the law, a controverisal aide to ex-Gov. Mitt Romney created phony law enforcement badges that he and other staffers used on the campaign trail to strong-arm reporters, avoid paying tolls and trick security guards into giving them immediate access to campaign venues, sources told the Herald.
When faced with a badge, most people assume it’s legitimate. And even if they wanted to verify the badge, there’s no real way for them to do so.
Andy • July 20, 2007 2:15 PM
Additionally, even questioning the validity of a badge can get you labeled as a troublemaker, even by those who carry legitimate badges.