Massachusetts H1776 aims to prohibit phishing by penalizing those who impersonate legitimate businesses online to obtain personal information.
Massachusetts H1776 introduces a ban on phishing by criminalizing the act of posing as a legitimate business online to obtain payment or personal identifying information. The bill defines phishing as using an electronic mail message, web page, or other online service without authorization. Penalties include fines of up to $5,000, imprisonment for up to two and a half years, or both. This legislation targets those who engage in fraudulent activities online to defraud individuals or businesses.
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