Is it forbidden to lie on a website about one's age to create an account—for example, if a 12-year-old says they are 20 years old—especially if the website prohibits minors from creating accounts?
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The basic rule concerning lying is that it is forbidden and only permissible when there is a necessity to achieve a benefit or avert harm. This includes lying about one's age, which is not permissible unless there is a need for it, especially if the prohibition of creating electronic accounts for those who have not reached the permitted age serves a beneficial purpose.
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