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Old Dec 23, 2016, 11:40 am
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mglvrug
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: DL Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 325
Originally Posted by wilp888
I used to have the same problem with dry fingers until a CBP officer told me to try rubbing my fingers on my forehead before the scan. Haven't had a problem since.
Thanks for passing on that tip! I'll be sure to give it a try. Scanners for GE, Clear, etc. almost always have a hard time reading my fingerprints. But then, automatic faucets have a hard time detecting my hands, too!
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