Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses
Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-186.3: Identity theft; penalty; restitution; victim assistance
What this law says, in plain English
Identity theft is unlawful. It prohibits obtaining or using another person's identifying information without permission to commit fraud, obtain financial resources, or impersonate law enforcement.
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