Abuse Using Technology

Some states have laws against impersonating certain types of professionals or public figures. These might include law enforcement, political officers, or lawyers. Or the law may criminalize impersonation for the purpose of cheating (defrauding) someone. Even if your state’s criminal laws don’t cover the specific type of impersonation being committed against you, the abuser may have committed other crimes in the process. For example, let’s say an abuser impersonates you to withdraw money from your bank account. This may be theft or fraud. Or let’s say an abuser impersonates someone else to harass you. This may be criminal harassment. If there is a restraining order in place, it could be the crime of contempt.