Backstopped Cover Identities
A type of cover for clandestine professionals to operate undiscovered, supported enough to withstand intense and or long-term scrutiny.
A backstopped identity is a well established false but seemingly true identity that’s backed by verifiable background details, history and solid data.
A fake identity is typically just a single or a few pieces of fraudulent / counterfeit physical identification documents such as driver’s licenses and passports. However, these can only pass visual inspect…
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