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    Aug 11, 2009, 07:44 PM
    Penalty for knowingly using another person's social security number
    What is the federal criminal penalty for knowingly using another person's name and valid social security number?
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    Aug 11, 2009, 07:52 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by prunedaddy View Post
    What is the federal criminal penalty for knowingly using another person's name and valid social security number?
    It varies, depending on the circumstances of the crime.
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    Aug 11, 2009, 07:52 PM

    It's identity theft, it's fraud.

    Did the person use it for financial gain? If so, how much money was involved?

    Also, it depends on the country. If in the US it varies by state.
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    Aug 11, 2009, 08:54 PM

    Was it used to work, or to buy something or what
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