National Stolen Property Act—Securities

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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-61.000 - Crimes Involving Property › Justice Manual § 9-61.244

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The Department takes the position that a stolen or fraudulently obtained credit card is not a security within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2311, 2314, or 2315.

[updated January 2020]

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