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Can you summarize MSCO 97-19-31?
False Pretenses and Cheats > Credit cards; use of credit numbers or other credit device to obtain credit, goods, property or services.
Short Summary
This legal document, found in the Mississippi Code 1972 under the Crimes section, prohibits the use of false, fictitious, counterfeit, or expired telephone numbers, credit numbers, or other credit devices to obtain credit, goods, property, or services. It is also unlawful to use someone else’s credit number or device without authorization or to use a revoked credit number or device. Additionally, using a credit number or device in connection with a fraudulent scheme with the intent to defraud the issuer is prohibited. The document defines ’notice’ as either in-person or written notice, and the sending of a written notice by registered or certified mail is considered evidence of receipt. Violation of any of these provisions is considered a misdemeanor and can result in a fine ranging from Fifty Dollars ($50.00) to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), imprisonment for up to one (1) year, or both.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person
What does it govern?
Use of credit numbers or other credit device to obtain credit, goods, property or services
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both
Jurisdiction
Mississippi