How strict are the residency checks for Interrail passes for non-EU citizens?

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Assuming a non-European resident/citizen purchases an Interrail pass despite not being eligible, can they count on getting away with it regardless? How strict are the residency checks?

The question arises because Interrail passes are cheaper than the Eurail ones, so one might try to cheat the system a bit.






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