Catfishing & Online Dating Some minors use online dating apps to act older than they are. Minors who fake their age have no legal consequences to fear, but their older consensual partners may face criminal charges because sleeping with someone who is underage is statutory rape.

Can you get in trouble for lying about your age on a website?

While its not illegal, lying about your age does violate the Terms of Service agreement users must agree to when they sign up. And when parents help kids lie online, theyre setting a poor example about good digital behavior.

What is the punishment for lying about your age online?

Under the proposed bill, adults face five years in prison if convicted, and up to eight years if they lie about their age with the intent of committing another criminal offence.

Is it illegal to change your age?

The short answer is no, you cannot change your birth date. You were born when you were born, and this date is recorded on your birth certificate in order to prove your identity. Rewriting the official records to change your birth date could be seen as an act of fraud.

Can I increase my age legally?

Answers (1) yes you can change your date of birth but the procedure is very typical and lengthy first of all you must arrange all proof regarding your true date of birth and then file a case in the court . if court will satisfied then change your date of birth.

How do you fake your age?

How to Lie about Your Age:Always Add/Never Subtract – When picking your new age (more on that below), always add years to your current age. Pick a believable, realistic older age – After you make the initial decision to lie about your age and you receive your first enthusiastic, “Wow!More items •7 Feb 2014