Cyber-Thief Steals Corey Feldman's Identity, Then Returns It

BURBANK, CALIF.--In the latest case of identity theft, Steven Rabinski, 26, turned himself in to authorities after stealing former child actor Corey Feldman's identity, only to return it hours later.

Rabinski, a noted computer hacker, said in a signed confession that he had stolen Feldman's personal identity information from the computer system of Fair Collections Inc., a Los Angeles-based collection agency.

"I was sifting through the files and there he was," said Rabinski. "I thought it would be really great to be that guy from 'Silver Bullet' and 'License to Drive.' Wait, that's the other Corey. Anyway, I thought that it would be fun to be Corey Feldman. How wrong I was."

After securing Feldman's personal information, Rabinski went to Burbank Tavern. After his second glass of white wine, Rabinski allegedly stood on his bar stool and introduced himself as Feldman in an affected Shakespearian accent, according to witnesses in the bar.

"Behold, before thee stands a player of great renown, and methinks thou humble patrons are in for a treat this fortnight," Rabinski reportedly announced to the
crowd.

"I thought that it was odd, but we see a lot of odd things around here," said tavern regular Pete Jennin. "Still, this was the first time anyone has ever come
in here in a pirate costume."

When bar patrons failed to respond to Rabinski's antics, he allegedly burst into tears and began to threaten bar owner Kyle Christian.

"He just went berserk," said Christian. "He wadded his fists in two plum-sized balls and threw them in my direction. Of course, it didn't hurt. It was sort of tender, really."

Rabinski was eventually escorted out of the bar, where he proceeded to a nearby ATM and attempted to withdraw $40 in cash from Feldman's account. To his surprise,
the machine denied his request due to a lack of funds.

"It was at that point that I realized that being Corey Feldman is much harder than it looks," said Rabinski, who then deposited $30 of his own money into Feldman's account and turned himself into authorities.

Burbank District Attorney Greg Schneider told reporters that his office would prosecute Rabinski, but would likely recommend only a small fine.

"I don't think that there is any point in further humiliating Mr. Rabinski," said Schneider. "I think he's learned his lesson the hard way. I can only imagine the nightmarish punishment he endured during his hours as Corey Feldman."

At a news conference on the steps of the Burbank Court Building, the real Feldman appeared before reporters and newscrews dressed in a black unitard and a lavish
golden cape.

"Identity theft is a serious crime," said the former Goonies star. "But thankfully the perpetrator was caught before he could do any damage to my reputation."

Feldman then taunted reporters with a deck of cards."Pick a card, any card," Feldman said. "Seriously, I'm getting really good."

Hours later, Feldman continued to harass pedestrians walking by the building, as well as court officers. After failing to obey repeated requests to leave the property, Feldman was arrested on a single count of disturbing the peace.

Feldman is schedule to appear in court later this month.