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Can you summarize ORRS 165.055?
Offenses Involving Fraud or Deception > Fraudulent use of a credit card.
Short Summary
The provided legal document pertains to the offense of fraudulent use of a credit card. It states that a person commits this crime if they use a credit card with the intent to injure or defraud, knowing that the card is stolen, forged, revoked, canceled, or unauthorized by the issuer or the cardholder. The document defines a credit card as any instrument that represents an undertaking to pay for property or services. It also specifies that the value of multiple credit card transactions can be added together if committed against multiple victims within a 30-day period or against the same victim within a 180-day period. The penalties for fraudulent use of a credit card vary based on the aggregate total amount of property or services obtained or attempted to obtain. It is classified as a Class A misdemeanor if the amount is less than $1,000 and as a Class C felony if the amount is $1,000 or more.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who commits fraudulent use of a credit card
What does it govern?
Offenses involving fraud or deception
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
A Class A misdemeanor if the aggregate total amount of property or services obtained or attempted to obtain is less than $1,000. A Class C felony if the aggregate total amount of property or services obtained or attempted to obtain is $1,000 or more.
Jurisdiction
Oregon