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martyshka
Nov 29, 2008, 11:57 AM
What are the consequences of credit card theft, if the person is 23 years old, has no previous record and has charged under $1000 to a stolen credit card?

tickle
Nov 29, 2008, 12:37 PM
Unfortunately this type of theft is not treated lightly as it is classed as identify fraud, etc. Fraud, by any other name does not include just a fine, but incarceration even for first time offenders.

martyshka
Nov 29, 2008, 12:38 PM
What if its by using your own credit card, but you report it as being stolen?

tickle
Nov 29, 2008, 01:21 PM
Then, you will be found out and it is still fraud. Why would you do that ?

martyshka
Nov 29, 2008, 01:27 PM
Yes I know that the person will be caught & that its considered fraud. What I'm wondering is what typer of punishment the person will receive in Canada!

tickle
Nov 29, 2008, 01:39 PM
From a Canadian, don't know exactly what type of punishment you will receive, that will be up to the judge to determine, martyshka.

JudyKayTee
Nov 29, 2008, 01:56 PM
what if its by using your own credit card, but you report it as being stolen?



Then you are guilty of theft AND fraud.