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Re: Crestar Fingerprinting Assault

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From: Rick Nakroshis
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 1997 00:00
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cimple3@ix.netcom.com wrote:

(Massive overquoting deleted, selected portions remain)

>> The thumbprint will only be used if the check proves to be fraudulent
>> and will not be stored on a database. This will drastically reduce
>> fraud for Crestar and the program is encouraged and endorsed by the
>> FBI and local law enforcement agencies.

>> This program is not an invasion of your privacy.  Thumbprinting will
>> only be required from non-depositors, and even then, it is voluntary.
>> Customers may decline to submit their thumbprint in which case
>> Crestar will refuse to cash the check.

> I wouldn't allow anyone to fingerprint me unless it was a law
> enforcement officer placing me under arrest -- or unless I consented
> to being fingerprinted. I think they have stepped way over the lines!

Did you bother to read what you were replying to?  Is there anything
unclear or ambiguous about the first two paragraphs?  Perhaps you can
outline how "...they have stepped way over the lines!".  

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From: Rick Nakroshis <nakroshis@smart.net>
Subject: Re: Crestar Fingerprinting Assault
Date: 1997/09/08
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