42 U.S.C. Sec. 408(A)(7)(C) SOCIAL SECURITY CARD VIOLATIONS ELEMENTS is a federal law that outlines the criminal elements and penalties for violations of the Social Security Act. It states that whoever “knowingly and willfully uses a Social Security number or card for any purpose other than the purpose for which it was assigned, or knowingly and willfully makes any false statement or representation with respect to the application for or use of such a number or card, or whoever possesses or controls any Social Security card knowing the character or content of such card to be false,” will be subject to a fine, imprisonment, or both. The different types of 42 U.S.C. Sec. 408(A)(7)(C) SOCIAL SECURITY CARD VIOLATIONS ELEMENTS include: 1. Unauthorized Usage: Using a Social Security number or card for any purpose other than the purpose for which it was assigned. 2. False Statements: Making any false statement or representation with respect to the application for or use of such a number or card. 3. Possession of a False Card: Possessing or controlling any Social Security card knowing the character or content of such card to be false.