Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org7153318.2-152.7:2Using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations; penalty2025Crimes and Offenses GenerallyCrimes Against PropertyComputer Crimes

Any person who, without the intent to receive any direct or indirect benefit, maliciously sends an electronically transmitted communication containing a false representation intended to cause another person to spend money, and such false representation causes such person to spend money, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

2020, c. 1178.