8.76 Fraud in Connection With Identification Documents-Transfer (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1028(a)(2)) is a federal offense that prohibits the transfer or possession of identification documents, authentication features, or false identification documents with the intent to defraud the United States or any person. This offense is sometimes referred to as “identity theft.” It encompasses a variety of activities, including buying, selling, transferring, manufacturing, or producing identification documents, authentication features, or false identification documents. Under this statute, there are three categories of fraud in connection with identification documents: 1) transfer of false identification documents; 2) transfer of identification documents, authentication features, or false identification documents; and 3) possession of identification documents, authentication features, or false identification documents. All three of these categories are punishable by up to 15 years in federal prison. Additionally, any person who is convicted of this offense is subject to a fine and restitution to the victim.