Is It Considered Identity Theft to Use Someone Else’s ID Card?
It is not uncommon for high schoolers and first-year college students to enlist the help of an older friend or family member so they can purchase alcohol, tobacco, or recreational marijuana. Instead of purchasing the items themselves, some adults opt to lend teens their driver’s licenses instead. In an act of desperation, a teen may even steal an ID card from an adult. While this is a crime that can lead to community service and fines, it typically is not considered identity theft unless the ID card was used to commit fraud. Despite the ID being real, using someone else’s ID and passing it off as your own is considered possession of a fake ID. If you or your child…
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