Wyoming LLC and bank/brokerage accounts

[RexS9999]

Very basic question. I read about these being used for illegal activities as well as hiding assets. However from my experience it is not possible to open bank/brokerage accounts without providing a passport and being subject to tax treaties etc. How do these criminals do this? I am just curious.

 

[bigdaddyleon]

Fake documents or often taking advantage of people's emergency situations or just simple idiots who do this for a small fee.