Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 8-304: (a) A person who knows or reasonably suspects that the person is a victim of identity fraud, as prohibited under this subtitle, may contact a local law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over: (1) any part of the county in which the person lives; or (2) any part of the county in which the crim

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A person who suspects identity fraud may report it to local law enforcement in their county or where the crime occurred. The agency must prepare a written report and give the victim a copy.

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