False Us Withdrawal In Illinois
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Section 720 ILCS 5/17-37 - Use of credit or debit card with intent to defraud (a) A cardholder who uses a credit card or debit card issued to him or her, or allows another person to use a credit card or debit card issued to him or her, with intent to defraud the issuer, or a person providing an item or items of value, ...
Theft by deception is defined under Illinois Statutes Chapter 720, Criminal Offenses § 5/16-1(7). ing to this statute, a person commits theft when they knowingly obtain, by deception, control over the property of the owner with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the use or benefit of the property.
It becomes a Class 4 felony—maximum 3 years—if you obtain at least $150 worth of property within 90 days with your bad check(s).
Another key difference is the dollar amount to be charged with a felony. If you are charged with retail theft, any amount over $300 is a felony in Illinois. If you are charged with theft, any amount over $500 is a felony in Illinois.
It becomes a Class 4 felony—maximum 3 years—if you obtain at least $150 worth of property within 90 days with your bad check(s).
The Illinois Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division can also be reached at: Chicago: 800-386-5438 | TTY: 800-964-3013. Springfield: 800-243-0618 | TTY: 877-844-5461. Carbondale: 618-529-6400 | TTY: 877-675-9339. Spanish language: 866-310-8398.
Illinois Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division Complaint Center Chicago: 800-386-5438 | TTY: 800-964-3013. Springfield: 800-243-0618 | TTY: 877-844-5461. Carbondale: 618-529-6400 | TTY: 877-675-9339. Spanish language: 866-310-8398.
The Attorney General's Office takes consumer complaints and can engage in informal dispute resolution on behalf of consumers having problems with: Purchases. Identity Theft. Health Care Services or Providers.
Get Connected: Consumer Fraud Helplines. 1-800-386-5438 (Chicago) 1-800-243-0618 (Springfield) ... Linea Gratuita en Espanol. 1-866-310-8398. Civil Rights Helpline. 1-877-581-3692. Disability Rights Helpline. 312-814-5684 (Chicago) 217-524-2660 (Springfield) Health Care Helpline. 1-877-305-5145. Workplace Rights. 1-844-740-5076.
The Act prohibits the use of any deception, fraud, false pretenses or promises, concealment, suppression, or omission of any fact that is material to a business dealing or transaction. Consumers may bring a claim under the Act even if they were not in fact misled, deceived, or even damaged by the wrongful conduct.
