Idaho § 18-3126A - Acquisition of personal identifying information by false authority
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-3126A — Acquisition of personal identifying information by false authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-3126A. Acquisition of personal identifying information by false authority
It is unlawful for any person to falsely assume or pretend to be a member of the armed forces of the United States or an officer or employee acting under authority of the United States or any department, agency or office thereof or of the state of Idaho or any department, agency or office thereof, and in such pretended character, seek, demand, obtain or attempt to obtain personal identifying information of another person.
[18-3126A, added 2005, ch. 219, sec. 1, p. 695.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-3126A
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-3126A cover?
Section 18-3126A ("Acquisition of personal identifying information by false authority") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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