I'm not saying it doesn't happen. I'm saying it's not a big part of public consciousness. You don't have movies that use identity theft as a plot point similar

I'm not saying it doesn't happen. I'm saying it's not a big part of public consciousness. You don't have movies that use identity theft as a plot point similar to how "teacher becomes meth dealer to pay for health care" wouldn't make sense as a TV show set in Europe. Forging a government issued identity card or passport to fit your description and biometrics is a very different beast than skimming someone's SSN. You'd only go to that much trouble for some very serious payout potential.