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Can you summarize MGL Chapter 266, Section 37C?
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY > Fraudulent use of credit cards to obtain money, goods or services; false embossment of credit cards, multiple possession, presumption; arrest
Short Summary
This section of the Massachusetts General Law deals with fraudulent activities involving credit cards. It covers various offenses such as obtaining control over a credit card as security for debt, receiving a credit card that was stolen or obtained unlawfully, falsely making or embossing a credit card, obtaining money, goods, or services using a credit card obtained unlawfully or forged, representing oneself as the cardholder without consent, failing to provide goods or services as authorized by the issuer, receiving money or goods obtained unlawfully, possessing incomplete credit cards with the intent to complete them without consent, and possessing machinery or contrivances to reproduce unauthorized credit cards. The penalties for these offenses include fines of up to $10,000 and imprisonment for varying periods. Additionally, the possession of four or more falsely embossed credit cards creates a presumption of violation. Police officers are authorized to arrest individuals caught in the act of violating this section without a warrant.
Whom does it apply to?
Any individual who engages in fraudulent activities related to credit cards
What does it govern?
Fraudulent use of credit cards to obtain money, goods or services; false embossment of credit cards, multiple possession, presumption; arrest
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to 2.5 years in a jail or house of correction, or imprisonment for up to 5 years in the state prison, or both fine and imprisonment
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts