Doesn’t a fraudulently obtained SSN indicate identity fraud?
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absolutely.
i still think that is the key, not the BC.
it’s impossible for him to legally have a Connecticut SSN,
unless he applied for it in person in CT.
(under the law at that time)
No, it isn't impossible. Odd, yes. Impossible, no.
Since 1972, the area (region) number has been assigned based on the ZIP code of the mailing address listed on the SS application. That mailing address does not have to be the applicant's residential address. (http://www.ssa.gov/history/ssn/geocard.html)
Even if one applies in person at a local office, the numbers are ultimately assigned by the central SS office in Baltimore.
In 1986 when I was 16, I had to apply in person for my SSN at my local SS office in Florida. I lived with my grandparents and they were my legal guardians. I had to provide a certified copy of my parents' divorce decree granting sole custody to my father and a notarized letter from my father stating that my grandparents were my legal guardians. (I suspect Obama had to do the same since his situation was very similar. ) My local office did not issue me a SS card on the spot. My card/number was mailed to me a few weeks later.