Transmisión Ilegal de Correo Electrónico en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Esta ley dice que es malo enviar correos electrónicos falsos o engañosos. También prohíbe vender programas que ayuden a hacer esto. Si lo haces, puedes tener problemas con la ley.

Es como cuando alguien se disfraza para entrar a una fiesta a la que no fue invitado; no solo es inapropiado, sino que puede traerte problemas si te descubren.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan decide enviar correos electrónicos haciéndose pasar por una empresa conocida para estafar a personas. Si lo atrapan, podría enfrentar cargos por violar esta ley y pagar una multa considerable.

Penalidades

Multas de hasta $10,000 dependiendo del daño causado.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

18 Pa.C.S. 7661 - Unlawful Transmission Of Electronic Mail (a) Offense defined.--A person commits the offense of unlawful transmission of electronic mail if he: (1) Uses a computer or computer network without authority and with the intent to falsify or forge electronic mail transmission information or other routine information in any manner in connection with the transmission of unsolicited electronic mail through or into the computer network of an electronic mail service provider, Internet service provider or its subscribers. (2) Sells, gives or otherwise distributes or possesses with the intent to sell, give or distribute computer software which: (i) is primarily designed or produced for the purpose of facilitating or enabling the falsification of electronic mail transmission information or other routing information; (ii) has only limited commercially significant purpose or use other than to facilitate or to enable the falsification of electronic mail transmission information or other routing information; or (iii) is marketed by that person or another person acting in concert with that person with that person's knowledge for the use in facilitating or enabling the falsification of electronic mail transmission information or other routing information. (b) Grading.-- (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), unlawful transmission of electronic mail is a misdemeanor of the third degree punishable by a fine of not more than $2,500. (2) If there is damage to the property of another valued at $2,500 or more caused by that person's reckless disregard for the consequences of his act in violation of this section, unlawful transmission of electronic mail is a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000. (3) If there is damage to the pro