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Nevada Identity Theft Laws<\/h1>\n
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Think about how often you are online on tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, PCs and laptops? For some, it can be nearly every waking hour of the day. Every trip onto the Internet represents another opportunity for our personal data to be compromised. As we use our personal identifying information in a wider variety of contexts, identity theft<\/a> scams are becoming more and more sophisticated.<\/p>\n

Identity theft generally entails one person using the identifying information of another for financial gain. Luckily, there are laws in place to help protect Nevada residents from the worst effects of identity theft. This article represents a brief summary of identity theft laws in Nevada.<\/p>\n

Identity Theft Laws<\/h2>\n

The "personal identifying information" identity thieves are searching for can be anything your name and date of birth to your social security number and driver’s license number. In Nevada, identity theft punishments vary depending on the amount of the financial loss, the number of offenses and previous criminal history.<\/p>\n

Nevada Identity Theft Statutes<\/h2>\n

Identity theft laws in Nevada are highlighted in the chart below.<\/p>\n\n
Code Section<\/td>\n205.463<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Classification of Crime\/Penalties<\/td>\nCategory B felony, min. 1 yr. and max. 20 yrs. and possible max. fine of $100,000; restitution including attorney’s fees and cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Who May Prosecute<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Exemptions to Identity Theft Laws<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Civil Lawsuit Allowed?<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Civil Remedies Available<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Misc.<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

Nevada\u2019s identity theft laws are merely remedies after the theft and misuse has occurred. Therefore, it\u2019s up to you to protect yourself against identity theft<\/a>:<\/p>\n