TITLE LXII
CRIMINAL CODE

CHAPTER 638
FRAUD

Identity Fraud

Section 638:25


[RSA 638:25 effective until January 1, 2027; see also RSA 638:25 set out below.]
    638:25 Definitions. –
In this subdivision:
I. "Personal identifying information" means any name, number, or information that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to assume the identity of an individual, including any name, address, telephone number, driver's license number, social security number, employer or place of employment, employee identification number, mother's maiden name, demand deposit account number, savings account number, credit card number, debit card number, personal identification number, account number, or computer password identification.
II. "Pose" means to falsely represent oneself, directly or indirectly, as another person or persons.
III. "Victim" means any person whose personal identifying information has been unlawfully obtained or recorded or any person or entity that provided money, credit, goods, services, or anything of value and has suffered financial loss as a direct result of the commission or attempted commission of a violation of this subdivision.

[RSA 638:25 effective January 1, 2027; see also RSA 638:25 above.]
    638:25 Definitions. –
In this subdivision:
I. "Entity" means any corporation, limited liability company, trust, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association or organization, and any other legal entity or combination of entities, including any state, county, or municipal government and any subdivision, branch, department, or agency thereof.
II. "Personal identifying information" means any name, number, or information that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to assume the identity of an individual or entity, including any name, address, telephone number, driver's license number, social security number, employer or place of employment, employee identification number, mother's maiden name, demand deposit account number, savings account number, credit card number, debit card number, personal identification number, account number, computer password identification, or logo or other mark used to identify an entity.
III. "Pose" means to falsely represent oneself, directly or indirectly, as another person or persons, or entity or entities.
IV. "Victim" means any person or entity whose personal identifying information has been unlawfully obtained or recorded or any person or entity that provided money, credit, goods, services, or anything of value and has suffered financial loss as a direct result of the commission or attempted commission of a violation of this subdivision.

Source. 1999, 239:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. 2026, 110:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2027.