Jump to Content
close
close
ABA: The American Bankers Association
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.

Read the Legislation

State Association Contact

Tyler Foti, Director of Government Relations

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

Our Experts

Patrick Smith

Patrick Smith

SVP, Fraud Operations

Contact Patrick

Hannah Ibberson

Program Manager, Fraud, Physical & Cyber Security

Contact Hannah
Anthony Pardal headshot

Anthony Pardal

Vice President, State Legislation

For questions on agriculture, rural banking and cannabis, as well as state and local advocacy

Contact Anthony
Jon Skarin

Jon Skarin

VP, State Legislation

Contact Jon