South Carolina Statutes

§ 37-20-130 — Initiating law enforcement investigation of identity theft.

South Carolina § 37-20-130

JurisdictionSouth Carolina

Title 37CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE

Ch. 20CONSUMER IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION

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S.C. Code Ann. § 37-20-130 (2026).

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A person who learns or reasonably suspects that the person is the victim of identity theft may initiate a law enforcement investigation by reporting to a local law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the person's actual legal residence. The law enforcement agency shall take the report, provide the complainant with a copy of the report, and begin an investigation.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 190, SECTION 2, eff December 31, 2008; 2013 Act No. 15, SECTION 2, eff April 23, 2013.

Nearby Sections

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§ 37-20-110

§ 37-20-120

Verification of addresses.

§ 37-20-130

Initiating law enforcement investigation of identity theft.

§ 37-20-140

Reflection of innocence of identity theft victim of crime committed using name in court records of person convicted of committing identity theft; petition for expedited judicial determination of factual innocence.

§ 37-20-150

Records of individuals who have been victims of identity theft to be maintained by State Law Enforcement Division; submission of fingerprints and other required information by victims.

§ 37-20-160

Security freezes on consumer files; request for replacement personal identification number or password; consumer reporting agency duties and responsibilities; exceptions.

§ 37-20-161

Security freezes by consumer reporting agencies for protected consumers.

§ 37-20-170

Disputes as to accuracy of consumer records; penalties for wilful or negligent violations; attorney fees; civil damages and injunctive relief.

§ 37-20-180

Restrictions on publication and use of social security numbers; exceptions.

§ 37-20-190

Requirements for disposition of business records; exceptions.

§ 37-20-200

Penalties imposed on consumer credit-reporting agencies for violation of chapter.

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