It is unlawful for any person to directly or indirectly:

(1) Engage in identity theft; or

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 47-18-2103

  • Identity theft: means :
    (A) Obtaining, possessing, transferring, using or attempting to obtain, possess, transfer or use, for unlawful economic benefit, one (1) or more identification documents or personal identification numbers of another person. See Tennessee Code 47-18-2102
  • Person: means a natural person, consumer, individual, governmental agency, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, incorporated or unincorporated association, and any other legal or commercial entity however organized. See Tennessee Code 47-18-2102
(2) Engage in any unfair, deceptive, misleading act or practice for the purpose of directly or indirectly engaging in identity theft.