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Paul Simon Impersonator Arrested After Bank Con

Paul SimonA man impersonating Paul Simon hoped to withdraw $4300 out of the 'Kodachrome' tunesmith's bank account on Wednesday but was foiled by an attentive Citibank teller. The schemer presented fraudulent documents at the bank's branch on New York City's Upper West Side, but the employee wisely refused the withdrawal, according to the New York Post.

At 6 feet 1 inch tall, Rafael Ramos, 54, had little if any resemblance to the 68-year-old pop/rock icon, who stands only 5 feet 3 inches. Somehow, the thief had obtained Simon's Social Security Number and was in the possession of a forged driver's license and a credit card bearing the singer's name.

Police sources told the newspaper that Ramos took off running when the teller refused to honor the withdrawal. The cops quickly caught up with the grifter and charged him with attempted larceny. When questioned about the incident, Simon reportedly told the NYPD that he didn't know Ramos.

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jrg

my comment was directed to the posting for a dating service from "I am an Air Force". these postings that are for dating services etc are annoying. in short, if you fly, auger means to bury one's self in the ground at a high rete of speed.

February 07 2010 at 11:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bilko

i thought the picture was of Harpo Marx ...I suppose the "Before my time"dougnut doesnt know him either..

February 05 2010 at 4:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ervaughn

Yeah Barbara. Usually the people throwing around the Racist Comment are the biggest ones themselves! LOL!

February 05 2010 at 3:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Aaron

Maybe it was Artie!

February 05 2010 at 3:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Aaron

maybe luca brazzi

February 05 2010 at 3:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Aaron

we are the world

February 05 2010 at 3:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Aaron

An associate of Pauls wouldn't hang at the school yard with Julio, more likely the pizza shop

February 05 2010 at 3:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
John

Why are so many Americans seemingly so illiterate?

February 05 2010 at 3:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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JD

Who signed their comment as an American?

February 06 2010 at 1:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Samantha

To: JD Power,

auger IS an English word! It's a tool used to bore a hole in the dirt.
Perhaps you should consult an English speaker before you open your mouth to criticize.

February 05 2010 at 3:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ru

andy romero -- easy comment for a total loser to make. instead of tearing down others - why dont you try to accomplish something 'he was only fair' yeah right
-- lets hear the song you wrote -- or anything you have accomplished for that matter - or is your claim to fame tearing down people that actually have a talent

February 05 2010 at 2:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply