Virginia statute

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:2 — Using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations; penalty

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 7.1: Computer Crimes, Code of Virginia.

Criminal charges under this statute

Using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:2

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:2Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Any person who, without the intent to receive any direct or indirect benefit, maliciously sends an electronically transmitted communication containing a false representation intended to cause another person to spend money, and such false representation causes such person to spend money, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Official section text (law.lis.virginia.gov)

Legal terms used in this section

Electronically transmitted communication

Questions this section answers

Is using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

Using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:2.

Which Virginia statute covers using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations?

Using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:2 (Using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations; penalty).

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