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TITLE 15.  COMMERCE AND TRADE  ·  UNITED STATES CODE

Chapter 41.  CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION

Subchapter III. CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES

15 USC § 1681q. Obtaining information under false pretenses

Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.

[Rev. Jan. 3, 2007]