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Is it illegal to use a fake name when signing up for an email account? Please list sources.?

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I signed up for an email with a fake name (like John Smith) is this illegal?

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  1. it is called FRAUD; NOUN:

    A deception deliberately practiced in order to secure unfair or unlawful gain.

    A piece of trickery; a trick.

    One that defrauds; a cheat.

    One who assumes a false pose; an impostor.

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  2. It is not illegal.

    Law enforcement traces your email by your ISP, which is connected to your credit card information. Aliases would be determined through that connection.
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