Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008

Citation: Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008, Tit. II of Pub. L. No. 108-275 (2008).

Overview
In 2008, Congress enhanced the identity theft laws by passing the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008. Among other elements, the Act authorized restitution to identity theft victims for their time spent recovering from the harm caused by the actual or intended identity theft.