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Utah Identity Theft Laws<\/h1>\n
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Our phones and computers can make doing business so much more convenient. They can also expose our personal information to some very public places, increasing the risk of identity theft<\/a>. Fortunately, the Beehive State has laws to help protect citizens from identity theft, and punish identity thieves. This is an introduction to identity theft laws in Utah.<\/p>\n

Identity Theft Laws<\/h2>\n

Identity theft occurs when one person uses another\u2019s identifying information of for financial gain, and identity thieves are always on the lookout for your name, date of birth, social security number, driver\u2019s license number, or anything else they can use to gain access to your money. Utah laws make identity theft a felony if the loss is over $1,000, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and $10,000 in fines, along with restitution paid to the victim(s).<\/p>\n

Utah Identity Theft Statutes<\/h2>\n

The table below lists Utah\u2019s identity theft statutes.<\/p>\n\n

Code Section<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Utah Code 76-6-1101, et seq.<\/a>: Identity Fraud Act<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

Classification of Crime\/Penalties<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

If loss is less than $1,000: class A misdemeanor;<\/p>\n

If loss is $1,000 or more but less than $5,000: third degree felony;<\/p>\n

If loss is $5,000 or more: second degree felony; multiple violations in are aggregated into a single offense<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

Who May Prosecute<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Attorney general must investigate violations in addition to other law enforcement agencies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

Exemptions to Identity Theft Laws<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

Civil Lawsuit Allowed?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

Civil Remedies Available<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>

Misc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Any violation of identity theft laws is also a violation of the ‘Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act’<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

Utah\u2019s identity theft laws are great, but they can only be enforced after a crime occurs. It\u2019s up to you to protect yourself against identity theft<\/a>:<\/p>\n