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In Canada it is a criminal offense. Meaning you will be arrested and forced to serve up to 10 years in federal prison

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"As of 1998, identity fraud is a federal offense. Consequences or penalties for identity fraud may include a maximum term of 15 years' imprisonment (or up to 30 years for additional related felonies, such as credit card fraud, etc.), paying a fine, and the criminal forfeiture of any personal property used to commit the fraud."

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In Canada it is a criminal offense. Meaning you will be arrested and forced to serve up to 10 years in federal prison

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