Prohibits certain caller identification service manipulation; makes violation fourth degree crime.
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This bill prohibits individuals from manipulating caller identification services to display misleading or false information, with the goal of defrauding, harming, or wrongfully obtaining something of value. It establishes this as a fourth-degree crime in New Jersey. The law aligns with federal regulations regarding caller ID, including exceptions for court orders, law enforcement activities, and blocking caller ID capabilities without malicious intent. It also clarifies that the bill does not apply to certain intermediary providers or callers who reasonably believe the recipient is not in the state.
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