Virginia law § 18.2-193 defines credit card forgery as creating, altering, or using fake or unauthorized credit cards or related drafts with intent to defraud. It covers making or embossing false credit cards, signing or forging drafts, and using or attempting to use such forged instruments. Convictions are classified as a Class 5 felony, carrying serious legal penalties.
Creating, altering, embossing, signing, or using fake or unauthorized credit cards or drafts with intent to defraud.
Conviction is classified as a Class 5 felony, which can result in significant fines and imprisonment.
Yes, making a false credit card and embossing a credit card without authorization are separate offenses under the law.
Yes, attempting to employ a forged draft or using a forged credit card knowingly can lead to charges of credit card forgery.