Fake "Paul Simon" Busted At Bank

This story would be a lot cooler if our protagonist actually attempted to look anything at all like Paul Simon, and had Chevy Chase lip-syncing next to him. As it is, the NY Post reports a man over 6-feet-tall tried to steal the (5'3") singer's identity and withdraw money from his bank account. 54-year-old Rafael Ramos attempted to take out $4,300 from a Citibank on Broadway and West 86th Street using Simon's name, account and Social Security number, but the teller was suspicious since, you know, he looked nothing like one of the most famous musicians of our time. Ramos tried to escape the scene of his foiled caper but cops busted him. He was charged with attempted larceny and taken to the hospital after telling the officers he was depressed.

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By Jen Carlson in News on February 4, 2010 8:05 AM

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Dirk

I'd be depressed, too, if I were in jail.

goodcoffee

Haha, maybe he was a bit too tall, huh? Paul Simon is a pretty short guy!

jibbly

When I was a kid and saw the You Can Call Me Al video, I always thought Chevy Chase was the one singing. When he had a talk show for all of 1 week, I was like,"Hey, that's Paul Simon!"

CR

I wouldn't be surprised if Chevy Chase tries passing for Paul Simon at a bank next week - that guy looks like he could use the money.

FaceFace

vampire weekend tried the same thing, only with their new album instead of a bank

el192

This is definitely the winning comment. Very funny.

Boogie Down

And I thought the comment before yours was the winner. Well done!

Wza

Did he ask the teller to call him Al?

Greenpoint60

Go online every day after 9AM and check the balance in ALL your accounts. Credit Cards, Banks, investments ect

NannyState

"He was charged with attempted larceny and taken to the hospital after telling the officers he was depressed."

More like an identity crisis.