United States · Bill · S
S. 1870 (98th)
Credit and Debit Card Counterfeiting and Fraud Act of 1984
Introduced
21 September 1983
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Status
See H.J.Res.648.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Credit and Debit Card Counterfeiting and Fraud Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it an offense to knowingly and with intent to defraud produce, buy, sell, or transfer a credit card or account which is counterfeit, forged, lost, or stolen. Makes it a Federal offense to possess with the intent to defraud five or more credit cards or fraudulent payment devices. Makes it unlawful to produce, buy, sell, transfer, or possess equipment used in the production of such fraudulent payment devices. Includes within the prohibition of the Act any individual who attempts or conspires to commit any of these offenses. Authorizes the United States Secret Service to investigate offenses under this section.
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3 official files
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 25 April 1984
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 26 March 1984
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 21 September 1983
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-bill/1870
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/s/1870