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You’ve heard stories and seen it in movies: people faking their own death and disappearing into the ether forever (or at least until they get caught). But how do they pull it off? Is it actually possible? Is it even legal? If you’ve got burning questions about “pseudocide,” you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to fake your own death, how to avoid getting caught, and the emotional challenges you’ll face if you really decide to go through with it.
Faking Your Death
Although pseudocide isn't illegal, it's psychologically, emotionally, and logically challenging. You may also have to break the law to stay off-the-grid. Gradually wipe traces of your identity, like deleting your social media and email accounts. Clear as much debt as you can and set aside cash to fund your new life.
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhat if I want to get married after faking my death?Community AnswerGetting married can be risky, but you don't have to get married to bond yourself with someone. Tell them you don't believe in legal marriage and just try to get them to agree to a common law situation.
- QuestionWhy would someone fake their own death?Community AnswerSome people might do it for financial reasons, like to escape a large debt. Others might want to completely leave their lives behind and start over somewhere new.
- QuestionWhat if I have a paper due tomorrow?Community AnswerWrite your paper. Faking your death is a lot harder than writing a paper.
Tips
References
- ↑ https://gizmodo.com/the-psychology-of-faking-your-own-death-1830022958
- ↑ https://www.insider.com/author-returns-social-media-faking-suicide-promotional-ploy-2023-1
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/faking-your-own-death-crime-not-act-itself-apparently-flna947927
- ↑ https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/insurance-fraud
- ↑ https://www.irs.gov/irm/part25/irm_25-001-001
- ↑ https://www.askmen.com/money/how_to_250/289_how_to.html
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- ↑ https://www.wired.com/2006/12/a-simple-guide-/
- ↑ https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/content/news/Tracking-a-digital-footprint-How-long-does-your-browsing-history-follow-you-421827103.html
- ↑ https://observer.com/2016/09/before-you-fake-your-own-death-consider-this/
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/gyj8a4/heres-the-best-way-to-fake-your-death
- ↑ https://observer.com/2016/09/before-you-fake-your-own-death-consider-this/
- ↑ https://www.askmen.com/man_skills/survival/how-to-build-the-best-bug-out-bag.html
- ↑ https://www.opploans.com/oppu/articles/can-you-pay-rent-with-cash/
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/gyj8a4/heres-the-best-way-to-fake-your-death
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/gyj8a4/heres-the-best-way-to-fake-your-death
- ↑ https://psychologia.co/how-to-be-mysterious/
About This Article
Before faking your own death, ask yourself if your situation is really that bad that you want to disappear. Remember that if you fake your own death, you won’t be able to contact your family or friends again. If you still want to attempt to disappear, stop using anything that can be traced back to you, like cell phones, email accounts, and bank accounts. You’ll also need to decide how you want to fake your death, like pretending to be murdered or lost at sea. Once you’re assumed dead, you’ll need a new name, style, and story. In addition to creating a new identity, you'll have to find a job that is willing to pay you under the table since you won't have proper documents to work. To learn how to travel after faking your own death, keep reading!
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