Everything I mentioned is immoral.
If anything I or OP mentioned is punishable, then it all should.
> and it completely breaks the system
The system of hiring is set up in such a way that employers and employees are encouraged to act immorally to get the best result.
It’s not any individual’s fault that the system is broken, it just grew that way.
And everyone has the same ability to lie on resumes. When job hunting you should use every advantage you can get.
That being said, making outright lies may get you the first screening, most interviewers can smell too much bullshit.
I am not in the US, so this is a bit moot, but I don't want liers as coworkers or on my team. To me this is unprofessional and absolutely disqualifying. I wouldn't care for the law. I would die on that hill.
If you cheat, to compete you your lies I now have to lie. And it completely breaks the system.
Also, you don't deserve more leverage over other prospective candidate. This is cheating and fraud. It requires punishment.