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Identity Thieves Use French First Lady’s Name to Seek Perks

An aide to French first lady Brigitte Macron has filed a legal complaint over identity theft, after his accounts were apparently used to seek luxury hotel service, Formula One tickets and other VIP treatment.
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Paris (AP) -- An aide to French first lady Brigitte Macron has filed a legal complaint over identity theft, after his accounts were apparently used to seek luxury hotel service, Formula One tickets and other VIP treatment.

The Paris prosecutor's office said Friday it opened a fraud investigation based on the complaint.