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Jun 7, 2020 · Learn how identity theft is defined and punished under the Cybercrime Prevention Act and the Revised Penal Code. Find out the elements, penalties and examples of identity theft and estafa in the Philippines.
- Duration and Effects of Penalties
The Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815) provides the duration...
- Duration and Effects of Penalties
(3) Computer-related Identity Theft. – The intentional acquisition, use, misuse, transfer, possession, alteration or deletion of identifying information belonging to another, whether natural or juridical, without right: Provided, That if no damage has yet been caused, the penalty imposable shall be one (1) degree lower.
May 17, 2020 · Identity theft is defined under the law as the acquisition, use, misuse, transfer, possession, alteration, or deletion of identifying information belonging to another person. The law makes identity theft a criminal offense and provides legal penalties for offenders, including imprisonment and fines.
Apr 25, 2024 · Identity theft is a serious concern in the Philippines, involving the misuse of another individual’s personal information without their consent, typically for criminal purposes such as fraud or theft. The Philippines has specific laws designed to address and mitigate the effects of identity theft, providing victims with various legal remedies.
Feb 2, 2024 · The PNP-ACG reported 1,597 cyber identity theft cases in 2023, up from 1,402 in 2022. Scammers use fake accounts to trick victims into sending money or personal information via social media platforms.
Aug 25, 2022 · About 4.5 percent of adult Filipinos or 5 million individuals claimed to have been victimized by identity theft, according to a survey by data analytics firm Fico, which could lead to them suffering financial losses.
Computer-related Identity Theft – The intentional acquisition, use, misuse, transfer, possession, alteration or deletion of identifying information belonging to another, whether natural or juridical, without right: Provided, That if no damage has yet been caused, the penalty imposable shall be one (1) degree lower.
