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Are names a good identifier to key on for those purposes?



It's not. One of my friends has a name somewhat similar to a person formerly suspected of terrorist activities. His first and last name are both different from the actual suspect, but his email is kinda sorta close. He gets detained and questioned for hours every time he flys.


Has your friend applied for a redress number from TSA/DHS?

https://www.dhs.gov/redress-control-numbers




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