The use of false identity or defrauding a person is generally considered a criminal offense and, in simple terms, is explained as New York identity theft laws.

The identity theft laws of the state are as follows:

• If the victim of criminal impersonation is an armed force member, the person is charged under aggravated identity theft, a class D felony.

• If the individual is less than 21 years old and uses identity theft to fulfill things he is restricted from, the minor person gets an exemption from the charges.

• The most basic form of punishment for identity theft will be in the form of a Class A misdemeanor, and an aggravated form gets a class D felony charge.