<p>is it easy to get a fake ID while at USC, an if so, are they reliable? can students who are underage usually get into bars/ clubs with them....cost??</p>
<p>you only need to be 18 to get into most clubs</p>
<p>Just a warning--in HI & most places, it is a crime to have a "fake ID." It can subject the person who has the ID & whomever made the ID subject to criminal penalties, including possible jail time, criminal record, etc. Really think about it & what you're risking if you decide to get one.</p>
<p>In my opinion, don't risk it. </p>
<p>I'd rather have you get caught sneaking into a bar/club because of hookups than being caught with a fake ID. </p>
<p>You can get into most college clubs when you're 18. </p>
<p>If you desperately want to drink, drive a few hours down south and you'll be in Mexico. </p>
<p>Just a warning: in Mexico, it's guilty until proven innoncent :)</p>
<p>Around here, fake IDs are pretty common because clubs are pretty lax. It's a small city, so. A good fake ID is like $100. But I know in some big cities, like Miami especially, bouncers are REALLY, REALLY hard to fool...lbecause they really know the "tricks of the trade", haha.</p>
<p>I don't know how it is in LA. I wouldn't trust any hearsay, though. Get a feel for how relaxed clubs/bars are, because definitely some will be more anal than others, and especially watch friends who look your age and have fakes. If they are getting into a club consistently, ask them where they got theirs and have fun. But don't just buy a fake ID from anywhere and run out there, haha.</p>
<p>Not an intelligent question for this board. Regardless, just wait until you actually move into the dorms and I have no doubt you will find someone with a "connection."</p>
<p>I'm surrre a fake ID will work at some of the liquor stores surrounding USC, and in that area...I live in a somewhat urban area like that and at alot of the "ghetto" liquor stores wont even check or don't look for fakes...im surre if you ask around the students will know a place that is lax like that</p>
<p>All I'll say is that if you want a fake you can find one.</p>
<p>lol, sfgiants, you are so wise</p>
<p>From someone who owns a fake id, and has the experience of getting a previous one taken away, lemme give you my personal observations. Alotta ID's look/feel real, but no matter what it's impossible to replicate a scan, so if u get scanned ur <strong><em>ed. However most places wont scan, in particular clubs, in which case you need an ID that blacklights, and blacklights RIGHT. However the "catch" which got me is if the person checkin ID's suspects something (such as the </em></strong> beer vendor at fenway park this past summer) they can say something to the effect of "this is your real id? Ok get a police officer to confirm it"...in which case ur ***ed, unless u wanna roll those dice. Also, getting caught by police with a "fake ID of YOU" is one thing, my friend got a $500 fine, however getting caught with a real ID of SOMEONE ELSE and you can be in real big trouble cuz it's considered identity theft, a felony. Best of luck to ya...</p>
<p>There are id's that scan, they just cost more.</p>
<p>There are two types of scans, and it's a 50/50 shot at what you get. One type scans to see that the barcode is that of a real ID, in which case yes you can go those. The other type scans and ensures that the ID matches in the DMV database, in which case I think you're screwed.</p>
<p>Yep, but in either case if you want to buy alcohol or something and they catch you with a fake they just don't let you buy the stuff. Sometimes they even let you keep the id, though they typically take it away. Stay away from Ralphs, btw.</p>
<p>True. I've never not gotten scanned at a liquor store, don't go to those, and u stand more of a chance of getting in trouble w/ cops at bars/clubs. Supermarkets are the way to go cuz you can pick who u check out with (I like to go for low 20's) and if u do get caught u stand a good chance of getting ur ID back if the person is cool. If not ur just out an ID, they wont get cops. If they say they will just walk out, last time I checked they can't keep u around :)</p>
<p>Caliboi -- dude! You ain't even there yet and you're asking for trouble! Be cool, things will work out -- gotta play the game and behave for now. By the way, just an FYI, I know a couple guys who during their overnight on the Explore program partied to excess and ended up missing their scholarship interviews the next day because they were busy puking. So don't be a dumb ass.</p>
<p>Is this one of your motives of wanting to go to USC?</p>
<p>ok, yes you can get a fake ID. You can even get one that scans to the DMV database for a few hundred. The problem with this, as someone mentioned, is that it's identity theft, and the penalty for getting caught is not anywhere near worth it.</p>
<p>Many of the stores around USC do swipe IDs because they've been shut down multiple times for selling to kids with fakes.</p>
<p>easyy there. fake id prevalency is not the reason i want to go to usc at all, haha. i do know how to regulate between schoolwork and partying-come on im from south side of chicago (aka. number two underage drinking area in the country). well how old does one have to be to get into fun LA clubs and stuff? i just want to be able to experiencethe whole of the LA nightlife scene...</p>