The other Sean Byrne doesn't exist

A fictitious Sean Byrne ended up on a U.S. government restricted-party list. Sixteen years later, Apple, Nasdaq and others have mistaken me for him.
388 points by rdl 68 days ago conic.al 182 comments

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A man named Sean Byrne is facing significant issues due to being confused with a fictional character who appears on a government watchlist. His experiences highlight the challenges of mistaken identity in the digital age, affecting his interactions with major corporations like Apple and Nasdaq.

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