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Can you summarize 18 USC 1029?
FRAUD AND FALSE STATEMENTS > Fraud and related activity in connection with access devices
Short Summary
This section of the United States Code governs fraud and related activity in connection with access devices. It applies to any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud engages in activities related to access devices. The section defines various offenses, including producing, using, or trafficking in counterfeit access devices, trafficking in or using unauthorized access devices to obtain anything of value, possessing counterfeit or unauthorized access devices, producing, trafficking in, or possessing device-making equipment, effecting transactions with access devices issued to another person to receive payment or anything of value, soliciting a person for the purpose of offering or selling access devices, using or possessing modified telecommunications instruments to obtain unauthorized use of telecommunications services, using or possessing scanning receivers, using or possessing hardware or software configured to insert or modify telecommunication identifying information, and causing or arranging for another person to present evidences or records of transactions made by an access device without authorization. The penalties for these offenses vary depending on the specific offense committed, ranging from fines or imprisonment for up to 10 years to fines or imprisonment for up to 20 years. Additionally, forfeiture of personal property used or intended to be used to commit the offense may also be imposed.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud engages in activities related to access devices
What does it govern?
Fraud and related activity in connection with access devices
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
The punishment for an offense under this section varies depending on the specific offense committed. It can range from a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both, to a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both. Additionally, forfeiture of any personal property used or intended to be used to commit the offense may also be imposed.
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal Government