# A.R.S. § 13-3002: 13-3002 False or forged messages; classification

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3002

## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 13-3002
- **Heading:** 13-3002 False or forged messages; classification
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 3002

## Text

13-3002. False or forged messages; classification

A. It is unlawful for a person:

1. Knowingly to send to any person by telegraph or telephone a false or forged message, purporting to be from a telegraph or telephone office, or from any other person.

2. Knowingly to deliver or cause to be delivered to any person a false or forged message, falsely purporting to have been received by telegraph or telephone.

3. To furnish or conspire to furnish, or cause to be furnished to an agent, operator or employee, to be sent by telegraph or telephone, or to be delivered, a message, knowing it is false or forged, with intent to deceive, injure or defraud another.

B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

## Nearby sections

- [A.R.S. § 13-3001 13-3001 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3001.md)
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- [A.R.S. § 13-3004 13-3004 Sending threatening or anonymous letter; classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3004.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3005 13-3005 Interception of wire, electronic and oral communications; installation of pen register or trap and trace device; classification; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3005.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3006 13-3006 Divulging communication service information; classification; exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3006.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3008 13-3008 Possession of interception devices; classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3008.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3009 13-3009 Duty to report to law enforcement officers; classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3009.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3010 13-3010 Ex parte order for interception; definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3010.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3011 13-3011 Disclosing confidential information relating to ex parte order; exceptions; classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3011.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3012 13-3012 Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3012.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3013 13-3013 Defenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3013.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3014 13-3014 Communication service provider; right to compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3014.md)
- [A.R.S. § 13-3015 13-3015 Emergency interception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T13_C30_S3015.md)

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