The Reckoning of a Fake ID in Ohio: A Tale of Temptation and Transformation. In the heart of Ohio, where the cities are lively and the college towns buzz with youthful energy, the transition from adolescence to adulthood is often marked by pivotal moments of choice. For Matt, a 20-year-old student at Ohio State University, the choice to purchase a fake ID was one born out of a mix of impatience, peer pressure, and a deep yearning to experience the adult world that seemed just out of reach.