Illinois Statutes

§ 17-35 — Use of credit or debit card as security for debt

Illinois § 17-35
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Ch. 720CRIMINAL OFFENSES
Act 720 ILCS 5/Criminal Code of 2012.
Art.Title III - Specific Offenses

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Bluebook
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 17-35 (2026).

Text

A person who, with intent to defraud either the issuer, or a person providing an item or items of value, or any other person, obtains control over a credit card or debit card as security for debt or transfers, conveys, or gives control over a credit card or debit card as security for debt is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

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Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11 .)

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