Credit card fraud
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001389
The unauthorized use of a credit card or credit card information to obtain goods, services, or cash, typically through deception or theft. This can involve using stolen cards, counterfeit cards, or illegally obtained card numbers. Federal laws, such as the Fair Credit Billing Act, provide protections for consumers against liability for fraudulent charges.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001389 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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