The Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 (Long title: "A bill to criminalize Internet scams involving fraudulently obtaining personal information, commonly known as phishing.") was a United States bill to combat phishing and pharming. The bill proposes a five-year prison sentence and/or fine for individuals who commit identity theft using falsified corporate websites or e-mails.
It was sponsored in the Senate by Patrick Leahy (D-VT), where it is known as S.472, and in the House by Darlene Hooley (D-OR) where it's H.R.1099.
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—Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225–1274)