Do you mail photo copies or provide the originals in person?

I'm guessing since they don't have offices in every city, that you just mail them photo copies as proof of identity.

What a sweet deal for the person who just stole your identity.

Like applying for a loan or credit card online. Something that should never happen since you can't prove who is really applying for the loan or credit card. Talk about holes a mile wide in the system anyone can exploit!