Provided false SSN to landlord: What law did I break?
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Provided false SSN to landlord: What law did I break?
I pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor three years ago out of convenience without realizing all the long-term consequences, and I just got rejected trying to rent a room in a house. Now I’ve probably done something dumber. I drew a “0” as a “6” in my SSN when applying for a room to fool a background check. I knew it was wrong, but now I’m concerned how serious it might be. I’m trying to find out what state or federal law I violated, but I’m having trouble. The landlord isn’t submitting my SSN to any government agency. Would this even stop a background check from providing info?
Asked on June 3, 2009 under Criminal Law, Oregon
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The reality is that a 0 and a 6 can look similar. when a landlord does a credit check and the number comes up as an invalid SS # or not your name, the landlord will assume it was a typo, not intentionally done. Also, the state/feds are not going to come after you unless there is probably cause to believe that you committed or are committing a crime. If you are not trying to steal someone's Identity the police will have no reason to look into it and like i said, the landlord will believe it was a typo.
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