Identity theft in Oklahoma is on the rise everywhere, not just in Okmulgee. It is a crime that can ruin a person’s finances and take years to unravel. Because the damage to a person can be so severe, all states, including Oklahoma, have begun cracking down on this crime.
There is so much of our personal information out in the world and sometimes, it gets picked up and used. Just pocketing someone’s credit card left on the sidewalk could get you into trouble if you intend to try to use it later without that person’s consent.
Identity Theft in Oklahoma Laws
In Oklahoma, it is a crime for anyone to fraudulently obtain the name, address, social security number, date of birth, place of business or employment, debit, credit or account numbers, driver license number, or any other personal identifying information, of another person for the purpose of bettering their own financial situation by obtaining money, credit, goods, or services or the like without the consent of the other person. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1533.1
Likewise, it is unlawful to sell another’s identifying information to anyone for their own monetary gain. It is also a crime to modify or change another person’s identifying information or to create that information with the intent to defraud.
The penalties are harsh if you are convicted of committing identity theft in Oklahoma.
Penalties for Identity Theft in Oklahoma
A conviction of an identity theft in Oklahoma charge is punishable by a prison term from one to five years, a fine of up to $100,000, or both.
In addition, the court may order you to pay restitution to the victim and the victim may bring an Okmulgee civil lawsuit against you for damages.
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