Alex Carter: Dude, weird SSN mix-up. Agency thinks I'm someone else. Help fix this?
which one of us is actually you?
No clue! The agency just said they've got the wrong guy. They told me there's some kind of mistake. But I can't figure out what it is.
ok if you have a fake ssn then we have to give you a fake passport
Oh man, a fake passport? Are you serious?
Wait, no! I don't want a fake passport! What if I get caught? Can't you help me figure out what's going on instead?
we can find out the truth if you like. but you need a fake passport to be safe while you wait for the truth
Okay, okay, fine. But please don't let anyone know about this, alright? I don't want any trouble.
ok then. your real name, sir.
Um, it's Alex Carter. Alexander Carter, but everyone calls me Alex. Why do you ask?
and the ssn that was posted online
Uh, it's 123-45-7765. Why do you need that?
No problem. Just make sure no one else finds out about this, alright? I'd appreciate it.
Wait, hold on. You're not gonna actually use that fake passport, are you? That could get me in serious trouble if I get caught!
we will not be using it sir
Thank goodness for that! I don't know what I would have done if you actually tried to use it.
what happens when you try to apply for a job or a new apartment?
Good point, I hadn't even thought about that. I guess I'll just have to keep avoiding those things until this mess gets sorted out.