Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
The holiday season always sees a rise in property crimes, as people become even more desperate trying to “keep up with the Joneses,” or just trying to provide a decent holiday season for their family. Whatever the reason, much of the fraudulent activity on credit cards throughout the year occurs during the holiday season, so it is a good time to review the various prohibited behavior.
Illinois Credit Card Fraud Laws
The Illinois statute prohibiting credit card fraud prohibits and penalizes many different crimes, all of which stem from the wrongful possession, use, or sale of a credit or debit card. All of the following are prohibited by law:
