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I think my 16 year old son is set to buy a fake id

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1986mam · 15/07/2025 08:47

My son is 16, (17 in 5 months), and would most likely pass as an 18 year old at a push. When I walked past his phone the other day I noticed a message from an account that sells fake id’s. Knowing him he wouldn’t use it for clubbing, but he’s planning to travel the country over the year to watch his football team, so he’s probably trying to get served inside grounds and pubs such as Wetherspoons, even in shops at train stations ect like boots. I’m most likely not going to question him on it, as I don’t mind him having a few pints, I just want to know would his fake id pass the scanners some places have, will he be fine getting served at pubs, stadiums and shops when he shows his ID, and is their a high chance he’ll get it taken off him. Any input greatly appreciated.

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golemmings · 15/07/2025 13:31

When my friend and I were 18/19 we had uni ID cards but pubs near home wouldn't recognise them. They were happy to serve her 16yo brother with his fake prove it card so we sent him to the bar for our beers and his lemonade. (We wouldn't let him drink, he was under ago!)

Tantomile · 15/07/2025 21:06

My 'good kid' son had a fake ID - he rented it from an older student (who looked a bit like him) from sixth form.

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