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S. 1870 (98th)

Credit and Debit Card Counterfeiting and Fraud Act of 1984

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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21 September 1983

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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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