It may be done through the use of oral or written statements or through the altering, doctoring or forging of vital records.
However, in more extreme cases such as with Al Lewis and Charo, over a decade has been added or subtracted.
This situation should not be considered age fabrication as there is no obvious intent to deceive on the part of the individual.
[6] The entertainment industry contains frequent age fabrication as youth is typically emphasized.
To avoid the ban, many children under 13 falsify their age in order to sign up to use those websites, many with the help of an adult.