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unauthorized attempt to access online account
Someone that I know has attempted to access an online account. They did not gain access. Is this a crime and what are the penalties? I live in nc
Asked on May 21, 2009 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
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Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
An unlawful attempt to gain access to an account can be charged as anything from attempted wire fraud, attempted larceny, attempted computer crime, etc. under a variety of Federal or state laws depending on what account is involved and who is doing the attempt and why. Depending on the crime and the person involved such crimes can be punishable by anything from a slap on the wrist to a long time behind bars. However, only the police or a prosecutor can bring criminal charges.
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