MLB Player’s Identity Allegedly Stolen

A poorly inflated tire led police to a man trying to pass himself off as Florida Marlins’ relief pitcher “Kiko” Calero – a situation the right-hander attributes to a wallet he lost in his native Puerto Rico back in 2000.

On Sept. 10, an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer pulled over 41-year-old Oscar Corral because the automobile he was driving had a poorly inflated tire, according to a DPS news release. When was asked to show identification, Corral, a Mexican national living in Chandler, reportedly handed over a fictitious Puerto Rican driver’s license identifying him as Enrique Calero Carrion (Kiko Calero’s full name). 

The DPS officer requested additional information and the driver presented a Social Security card that appeared to be forged. Fingerprint confirmation and a criminal history check identified the driver as the 41-year-old Corral, according to the agency. 

Calero attributed the incident to the stolen wallet, which included his driver’s license, credit cards and Social Security card), according to MLB.com. After her received a new license and cards, Calero “didn’t think anything would happen,” he told the site.

Though no one has tried to access Calero’s bank accounts, Calero told MLB.com he’s worried there may be more copies of his Social Security card and driver’s license still out there. “Everything is fine, but who knows?” Calero said. “There can be a bunch of people who also bought [the copies].”

Yet another reminder that identity theft isn’t just about stolen credit card numbers or unauthorized credit accounts. Social Security numbers can be used illictly for any number of reasons. All the more reason to protect your private data and monitor your credit reports and Social Security statement for signs of fraud. 


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