It is unlawful for any person, by means of a Web page, electronic mail message, or otherwise through use of the Internet, to solicit, request, or take any action to induce another person to provide identifying information by representing himself, herself, or itself to be a business without the authority or approval of the business.
740 ILCS 7/10
Prohibitions
Known as the Anti-Phishing Act
The act spans §§ 740-7-1 to 740-7-5 (4 sections).
P.A. 95-350, eff. 1-1-08.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.