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Pennsylvania Identity Theft Laws
More Information on Identity Theft Laws
| Code Section | 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. §4120; 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. §9720.1 |
| Classification of Crime/Penalties | If loss is less than $2,000: misdemeanor of the 1st degree; if loss is greater than $2,000: felony of the 3rd degree; if victim is 60 yrs. old or older or a care-dependent person: offense is one grade higher In addition to other sentence, the court may order restitution to victim for attorneys fees, fees of credit bureaus to correct credit record, court costs and filing fees incurred to investigate theft, bring or defend suit related to the theft, or to take action to correct credit record |
| Who May Prosecute | Attorney General has authority to investigate and prosecute if crime occurs in more than one county or in another state |
| Exemptions to Identity Theft Laws | - |
| Civil Lawsuit Allowed? | - |
| Civil Remedies Available | - |
| Misc. | - |
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