2006-11-12 11:20:04 · 21 answers · asked by dave c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Perhaps it depends on the country.
Certainly in the UK, providing there is no intention to defraud (you pay the bills in other words), there is nothing to stop you having each bill addressed to you as "Captain Agnes Wumpingdale the 3rd" - should the title and name so amuse you.
**IF** you do so to avoid payment, then YES it would be illegal.
In te UK at least, Fraud is an intersting crime insofar as you cannot be found guilty if they belive you genuinely did not know it was fraudulent - unlike almost everything else where "ignorance is no defense"
So, to cut a long story short, "NO" it is NOT illegal, providing the reasons behind doing so are not illegal.
2006-11-12 11:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mark T 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
A different perspective to this questions would be, how can I sort my finances out so that I don't consider doing something illegal?
Sadly with Christmas around the corner and interest rates rising, it is going to be quite difficult for a lot of people in debt.
Instead of falling into a financial panic situation, get some good advice and take the challenge of controlling your debts as soon as possible.
2006-11-12 19:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by AnneMarie C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you're a native of this country!! If however, you are an illegal immigrant who has entered the country on a fake passport, you can have as many identities as you wish, as no-one will stop you, in fear of being labelled Racist and prosecuted, whilst the illegal will get compensation...........but who do they make the cheque out to????
2006-11-13 07:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by kbw 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. It is only fraud when you fail to pay. Or you attempt to elude collection agents by using false names. You can lie to corporations. They don't like it but they do the same thing.
Trying to get a passport or driver's license with a fake name is not fraud, but it is illegal. I think it is called perjury.
This is sort of like putting an item from a store in your pocket. It is only shop lifting when you attempt to leave the store without paying. Mind you they, store people, will ask you to not put it in your pocket. You might be asked to leave the store or pay for the item.
2006-11-12 19:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
In the UK You can call yourself whatever you like ( even without deed poll ) it only become`s an offence if you are using the " name " in criminal activity ! you can call yourself a different name every single day of the week if you wanted ! but if your intention`s are just to rip off , say " hire purchased company`s " then that's a criminal offence and you would end up in court over it !
ZULL G You only commit perjury when you lie in court under oath !!
2006-11-12 19:46:20 · answer #5 · answered by charlotterobo 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is perfectly legal. Its when you don't pay that legality starts to look rough. Because, you can always change your name by deed poll which is perfectly legal. So today you could be john and tomorrow, James Dean. Go for it.
That's why it is legal for us on yahoo answers to call ourselves what we like without fear of prosecution.
2006-11-12 19:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Providing you intend to pay those bills you can call yourself any name you want
2006-11-12 19:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It sure is. You are assuming an different identity and hence it is considered a fraud. It is a criminal offence
2006-11-13 05:00:21 · answer #8 · answered by CashBack Charlie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Highly illegal, it has a name. It's called FRAUD!!!!
You could go to jail for it and end up some 7ft fitness freak lifers little plaything.
2006-11-12 19:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by Goofy Goofer Goof Goof Goof ! 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Well, how can like minded individuals avoid collectors and lawsuits >:)
2006-11-12 19:27:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋