Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 266:37E: Use of personal identification of another; identity fraud; penalty; restitution

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Identity fraud involves posing as another person or obtaining their personal identifying information without authorization to defraud, obtain money/credit/services, or harass. Penalties include fines up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 2.5 years.

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