Crimes Involving Fraud

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This is Chapter 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Crimes Involving Fraud.” It is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”. It contains 136 laws divided across 11 structures.

Article 1	Forgery
Article 3	False Pretenses
Article 2	Impersonation
Article 4	Bad Check Law
Article 5	False Representations to Obtain Property or Credit
Article 5.1	Offenses Involving Electronic Communication Devices
Article 6	Offenses Relating to Credit Cards
Article 10	Cigarette Delivery Sale Requirements
Article 7	Miscellaneous False and Fraudulent Acts
Article 8	Misrepresentations and Other Offenses Connected With Sales
Article 9	Virginia Comprehensive Money Laundering Act