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Proposed State Law

Wisconsin Bill 531: Spoofing

Prohibits caller ID spoofing used to defraud or obtain value, with civil penalties ranging from $100 to $10,000.

Status: Passed State: Wisconsin Tags: Scams, Social Media, Technology Fraud, Telecommunications

About the Legislation:

The Bill makes it illegal to knowingly transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information in a phone call or text message with the intent to defraud or obtain something of value (including personal information). Violators can face a civil forfeiture penalty ranging from $100 to $10,000.

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State Association Contact

Tyler Foti, Director of Government Relations

 Any updates or new legislation should be sent to fraud@aba.com. Any updates or new legislation should be sent to fraud@aba.com.

Our Experts

Jim Hitchcock

Jim Hitchcock

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Paul Benda

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Patrick Smith

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Program Manager, Fraud, Physical & Cyber Security

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