That same afternoon, I drove to the mailbox rental store to set up a box in Van Ammers’s name. They always require ID for this. No problem. I explained, "I’ve just moved here from Utah, and my wallet was stolen. I need an address where they can mail me a copy of my birth certificate so I can get a driver’s license. I’ll show you the ID as soon as I get it." Yes, they were violating postal regulations by renting me a box without seeing my ID, but these places are always eager for new business; they don’t really want to turn anybody away. A decent explanation is often all it takes.