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Code of Virginia
Title 18.2 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLYChapter 5 - CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
Article 7.1 - COMPUTER CRIMES
Section 18.2-152.7:2 - Using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations; penalty

Va. Code § 18.2-152.7:2

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Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 18.2-152.7:2 - Using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations; penalty

Any person who, without the intent to receive any direct or indirect benefit, maliciously sends an electronically transmitted communication containing a false representation intended to cause another person to spend money, and such false representation causes such person to spend money, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Va. Code § 18.2-152.7:2

2020, c. 1178.
Added by Acts 2020 c. 1178, § 1, eff. 7/1/2020.