Anti-Phishing Act

The Anti-Phishing Act governs the fraudulent use of websites, domain names, and electronic mail to deceive internet users. It makes it unlawful to create or use a web page or domain name for a fraudulent purpose, and separately prohibits transmitting fraudulent electronic mail, while carving out categories of persons and conduct that fall outside its coverage. Enforcement is civil rather than administrative: the act establishes a cause of action through which a claimant may seek injunctive relief, damages, or both.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.