Louisiana § RS 51:2023 - Electronic mail fraud
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2023 — Electronic mail fraud, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:2023. Electronic mail fraud
A person may not, with the intent to engage in conduct involving the fraudulent use or possession of identifying information, send or cause to be sent to an electronic mail address held by a resident of this state an electronic mail message that:
(1) Is falsely represented as being sent by a legitimate online business;
(2) Refers or links the recipient of the message to a Web page that is represented as being associated with the legitimate online business; and
(3) Directly or indirectly induces, requests, or solicits the recipient of the electronic mail message to provide identifying information for a purpose that the recipient believes is legitimate.
Acts 2006, No. 549, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 2006.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:2023
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2023 cover?
Section RS 51:2023 ("Electronic mail fraud") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 51:2023?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2023" (Louisiana). 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 Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 51:2023 apply to my situation?
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