Guam § 46 - Phishing and Pharming.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 46 — Phishing and Pharming., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46. Phishing and Pharming.
(a) Phishing. For the purposes of this Article 4, an individual or entity is guilty of phishing if, with
intent to defraud or injure an individual, or with knowledge that he is facilitating a fraud or injury to be
perpetrated by anyone:
(1) the actor makes any communication under false pretenses purporting to be by or on behalf of
a legitimate business, without the authority or approval of the business; and
(2) the actor uses that communication to induce, request, or solicit any person to provide
identifying information or property.
(b) Pharming. For the purposes of this Article 4, an individual or entity is guilty of pharming if, with
intent to defraud or injure an individual, or with knowledge that he is facilitating a fraud or injury to be
perpetrated by anyone:
(1) creates or operates a webpage that represents itself as belonging to or being associated with a
legitimate business, without the authority or approval of such business, and that may induce any user
of the internet to provide identifying information or property; or
(2) alters a setting on a user’s computer or similar device or software program through which the
user may search the internet and thereby causes any user of the internet to view a communication that
represents itself as belonging to or being associated with a legitimate business, which message has
been created or is operated without the authority or approval of such legitimate business and induces,
requests or solicits any user of the internet to provide identifying information or property.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 46
What does Guam Code Annotated § 46 cover?
Section 46 ("Phishing and Pharming.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 46?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 46" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 46 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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