# Va. Code Ann. § 38.2-603: Pretext interviews

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T38.2_C6_A1_S38.2-603

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 38.2-603
- **Heading:** Pretext interviews
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 38.2 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 38.2-603

## Text

No insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization shall use or authorize the use of pretext interviews to obtain information in connection with an insurance transaction. However, a pretext interview may be undertaken to obtain information from a person or institution that does not have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person about whom the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where, based upon specific information available for review by the Commission, there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation, or material nondisclosure in connection with the claim.

1981, c. 389, § 38.1-57.6; 1986, c. 562.

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