Contract of Honorable Intent?

Feren Silver · Dec 19, 2009

I was trying to help my friend register for here, so I clicked the register button to see this added.

Is this a legitimate United States code regarding scamming?

This is what Google found me:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully— (1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;
(2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or
(3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry;
shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. If the matter relates to an offense under chapter 109A, 109B, 110, or 117, or section 1591, then the term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall be not more than 8 years.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a party to a judicial proceeding, or that party’s counsel, for statements, representations, writings or documents submitted by such party or counsel to a judge or magistrate in that proceeding.
(c) With respect to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch, subsection (a) shall apply only to— (1) administrative matters, including a claim for payment, a matter related to the procurement of property or services, personnel or employment practices, or support services, or a document required by law, rule, or regulation to be submitted to the Congress or any office or officer within the legislative branch; or
(2) any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with applicable rules of the House or Senate.
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Syed · Dec 19, 2009

(3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry;
shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both. If the matter relates to an offense under chapter 109A, 109B, 110, or 117, or section 1591, then the term of imprisonment imposed under this section shall be not more than 8 years.
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If they say yes and scam then they are writing an entry that is fictitious or fraudulent.

Feren Silver · Dec 19, 2009

So, what makes it legally binding? I could in theory use someone's name, rather than my own when I sign (type) my agreement.

Which would make the agreement false wouldn't it?

Lukef555 · Dec 19, 2009

I dont really get the point of this,honestly even scammers wont put no..

Siggys · Dec 19, 2009

I noticed that from a long time ago when I signed up. I just typed in joejoe white and it accepted it lmao!

johnty15 · Dec 19, 2009

i think it deters some scammers.... what we really need is like a trusted lounge where everyone's address and name are verified and have a minimum amount of vouches etc

raigeki · Dec 19, 2009

Scammers never get in legal trouble
so i doubt this is legally binding.

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