8/30/06-A bill died that would have changed the penalty for using fraudulent e-mails or Web sites to “trick” consumers into providing personal information, such as bank account numbers and Social Security numbers because they claim to be a legitimate business.
Anyone found to be engaging in the practice, also known as “phishing,” would have faced up to three years in prison and/or as much as a $10,000 fine.
Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Poochigian, R-Fresno, SB1388 remained in the Assembly Appropriations Committee at the Aug. 24 deadline to advance to the full chamber for consideration. The Senate previously approved the bill.

7/21/06-A bill in the Assembly Appropriations Committee would change the penalty for using fraudulent e-mails or Web sites to “trick” consumers into providing personal information, such as bank account numbers and Social Security numbers because they claim to be a legitimate business.
Anyone found to be engaging in the practice, also known as “phishing,” would face up to three years in prison and/or as much as a $10,000 fine.
Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Poochigian, R-Fresno, SB1388 already won approval in the Senate. For bill status, call (916) 651-4120.