Identity Theft Law in Washington
This page covers identity theft law as it applies in Washington — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what identity theft protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern identity theft in Washington
Washington state law
- WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE › THEFT AND ROBBERYWA 9A § 9A.56.010
Cited in 161 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE › PRELIMINARY ARTICLEWA 9A § 9A.04.080
Cited in 80 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE › FRAUDWA 9A § 9A.60.020
Cited in 62 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS › SENTENCING REFORM ACT OF 1981WA 9 § 9.94A.411
Cited in 53 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS › IDENTITY CRIMESWA 9 § 9.35.020
Cited in 46 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE › CRIMINAL PROFITEERING ACTWA 9A § 9A.82.010
Cited in 43 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914
Federal law that established the Federal Trade Commission and prohibits "unfair methods of competition" and "unfair or deceptive acts or practices." Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58.
- Truth in Lending Act
Federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with lenders and creditors by requiring meaningful disclosure of credit terms. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
Federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for identity theft in Washington.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.