Or they will ask for information, claiming they need to verify a recent transaction.

WSJ: Phishing Bank Scams Are on the Rise

So it's hardly a novel concept, but it's only now becoming likely that you'll see it in the real world: Fujitsu announced today that its palm readers will soon be installed in bank kiosks, building lobbies, and other places where you might need to verify your identity at a checkpoint of some sort.

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In exchange for doing away with the ban on solicitations and advertisements, an issuer will now need to actually verify that purchasers of the securities are accredited investors.

FORBES: Floodgates Set to Open for Private Securities Offerings (and Hedge Funds are Included!)

Leaders will need to vet and verify their assumed responsibilities with society.

FORBES: Clarifying Corporate Responsibility: Part II

Even if NASA elects to merge the two remaining test launches, it will still need to spend more money than it was originally planning to verify that Falcon 9 and the Dragon capsule are suitable for space-station operations.

FORBES: The Case Against SpaceX, Part II

The market certainly did not need a jobs report that also seems to verify that the economic recovery is slowing.

FORBES: Jobs Report Craps Out

Nor is there need to get an appraisal of the house or verify income.

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With respect to E-verify, we need comprehensive immigration reform.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama News Conference

And you need to come here right now, so that you can verify my claims and then amend your list.

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