Identity Fraud in Social, Entertainment and Employment

Identification of an individual is supposed to be unique and useful for various transactions and interactions. It is often a photo, signature, date, number and a few have biometrics like a thumbprint, registered in government databases of its local citizens and foreign visitors. In Canada this is the SIN social insurance number and in America SSN social security number which allows a person to be employed and buy and sell information, services and products. In the Bible, this number to identify each person was known as a mark 'in the right hands (card) or foreheads (memories)...to buy and sell (business)'. Revelation 13:16-17.

A fake name and identity is sometimes used by some individuals for various reasons, especially in some industries and fields: entertainment and creative fictional professions like acting and writing, socialization in clubs and online social media, and even employment in call centers. Often this is done for protection of real identity because these are areas that are not taken as seriously as other areas like financial, banking, government and public services and other jobs and because it is meant to be fiction and fantasy or anonymous. One is allowed to pretend to be someone else as an author, actress, call center agent, avatar, user, etcetera. A fake photo and name protects the privacy and real identity from the public full of strangers who are also probably using fake or unknown names.

Note: fake identities are also used during wars to escape enemies or for spying to infiltrate inside their group.

But criminals unfortunately also use fake or steal someone else's real identity in impersonation for financial fraud to fool government, banks and law enforcers and scam victims in various methods of operations in lotteries, job and business opportunities, investments in real estate and credit cards. Governments and banks try to protect accounts and documents with security features in bank and credit cards, cheques,  passports, drivers licences, medical cards, and SIN and SSN cards. Each person among the seven billion persons on Earth is supposed to be unique enough that each identity should be used to match to that individual only. Science and technology are going to use blood and cell dna, genome mapping, eye and face recognition, finger prints in biometrics and digital security.

Refer to Revelation 13:16-17

Globalism and Internationalism Pros and Cons

With the internet information highway and social media infrastructure like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram installed in all countries that are modernizing telecommunications, the mindset and viewpoint is probably going to be trending towards internationalism. Human understanding can bridge races, cultures, religions, political and economic biases and limitations. Tourism and trade is increasing globally. People are searching online and thanks to search engines and gps mapping like Google, and tourism websites like TripAdvisor, and of course improved economies and exchanging currencies, more people are traveling for curiosity, fun, adventure. Some travel for more serious purposes like business, trade, investment, employment, education, and marriage. The world is currently at peace since World War 2 except for minor country to country disputes and Syria. Most countries are preparing for global peace and willing to agree to United Nations and other organizations membership agreements and commitments.


But of course sometimes diversity can be a cause for disputes due to differences of opinions and goals and can lead to eventually wars and genocide. Most wars are fought due to human differences by race, religion, politics, economics and territorial ownership. Foreigners sometimes have their governments branches the embassies and consulates in other countries but every hosting country has different laws and policies involving foreigners rights. People should really check before visiting a country whether that country is safe for foreigners to visit, study, work, trade and invest. Sometimes it seems safe under certain government leadership but with elections, a change in leadership can mean changes in laws and policies.


Currently, English American language is the most popular with foreigners because America and Canada allow immigration and even dual citizenship to others. But how long will this last if the other countries are not trying to make it easier as well for foreigners too? Some countries have cities which were influenced by European Americans trying to establish the Christian religion, democracy, education and trade but theses cities also tried to remove these influences: Hongkong China, Manila Philippines, Johannesburg South Africa, and splitting some countries into north and south Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia torn between western democracy versus eastern communism. There are also countries where genocide occurred such as Armenia and countries where smashed churches, castles and cottages remain as ruins such as United Kingdom.  Currently world peace returned and some governments are again trying to increase foreign tourism and trade in their countries and immigration to America and Canada.


Weighing pros the positive versus the cons the negative effects, open mindedness and trust that for the sake of world peace and progress, and thanks to international organizations like United Nations, APEC, ASEAN, the pros outweigh the cons. Some countries do not make war armaments, bombs and guns, for potential wars in the future so would need to buy from those countries that do. A lot of developing countries also need to import technology and transportation. It would be much better to continue in peace and facilitate foreign tourism, trading and investment. Nationalism needs to cater to internationalism because of necessity and trading but it is not only products and information that matters, people too are important and we are all foreigners and should try to cooperate and respect other foreigners wherever we go. Even in the historical Bible some advice is still worth reading and analyzing:

"'When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them." Leviticus 19:33 or " Foreigners who live in your land will gain more and more power, while you gradually lose yours." Deuteronomy 28:43-53. Which view will determine a nation's laws for foreigners entering? Opportunities should be fair and equal but success of course is based on ability and skill and connections. Local versus foreigner rights and opportunities are dependent on each country but should be discussed in international meetings and agreements. Often rich business corporations are allowed easier entry, ditto rich foreigners but more middle and working class individuals are also joining the jet set. The past mistakes can lead to future wars so all nations should continue to assess and discuss what is fair for both local and foreign for opportunities and rights.


Refer to https://www.statista.com/topics/962/global-tourism/

Leviticus 19:33


Deuteronomy 28:43-53