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Massachusetts Identity Theft Laws
More Information on Identity Theft Laws
| Code Section | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, §37E (2000) |
| Classification of Crime/Penalties | Identity theft is a criminal offense Imprisonment up to 2 ? years, or fine up to $5,000, or both; perpetrator shall be ordered to make restitution for costs to correct credit history and costs of civil/administrative proceeding to satisfy debt, or other obligation resulting from crime |
| Who May Prosecute | Any prosecuting authority |
| Exemptions to Identity Theft Laws | - |
| Civil Lawsuit Allowed? | - |
| Civil Remedies Available | - |
| Misc. | - |
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