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Can you provide sources on that statement about CERB? I'm aware of some people claiming on others behalf (obvious ID theft/fraud), and people claiming when ineligible which was a risk they were aware of, but not any type of fraud that would be resolved by "proof of personhood" as in biometric scans of every person in the country.

This argument sort of reminds me of Reagan-esque "welfare queen" talking points.

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If the government has a list of all citizen wallets, they can ensure efficient and even distribution without risk of fraud. There are no checks in the mail to interdict or fraudulent details to enter on an application.

> people claiming when ineligible

Proof of personhood doesn't solve that.

> claiming on others behalf (obvious ID theft/fraud)

Proof of personhood doesn't solve that. A government assigned wallet is merely a different target than a bank account number.

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