Employment Verification Check

Hey all,

Expecting a background check soon. One position on my resume was unpaid at a boutique and extremely informal so I did extend the employment dates to have more experience.  

I think that the First Advantage background check at my current job didn't ask for this role as it doesn't show in "My Requests," and I got the job still. 

I'm worried if I am asked to verify employment through providing a contact, what can I do? Or can I get away with clicking a box like "Do not contact this employer?" Perhaps saying because I'm negotiating with them for an offer? Provide a friend's contact number, pose as a current employee?

What are my possible options here if requested?   

1. Just list the firm and pray.
2. Mark "do not contact."
3. Lie with a fake reference.
4. Ask firm to lie for me. 

I am quite stressed about this, please advise. 
 

Which option to do

List the firm and pray
33% (1 vote)
Mark "do not contact" and hope for failed verification - then give fake reference
67% (2 votes)
Give fake reference
0% (0 votes)
Ask firm to lie for me
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 3
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