PC 530.5(a) Identity Theft in Lake Elsinore and Menifee: Felony Charges From Card Skimming, Mail Theft, and Romance Scams
Identity theft under California Penal Code § 530.5(a) is the willful use of another person’s identifying information — a card number, a Social Security number, a bank login, a name and date of birth — for any unlawful purpose without that person’s consent. It is a wobbler, chargeable as a misdemeanor or a felony, and…
