Virginia § 38.2-619 - Obtaining information under false pretenses
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-619 — Obtaining information under false pretenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-619. Obtaining information under false pretenses
Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information about an individual from an insurance institution, agent or insurance-support organization under false pretenses shall be fined not more than $10,000 or punished by confinement in jail for not more than 12 months, or both.
1981, c. 389, § 38.1-57.26; 1986, c. 562.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-619
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-619 cover?
Section 38.2-619 ("Obtaining information under false pretenses") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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