Elizabeth is a middle-age female who was planning to purchase a new spring wardrobe with her credit card. When she handed the salesperson her credit card, she was surprised to find out that it was denied. Elizabeth had no idea how this could possibly have happened. She has a $20,000 credit limit and currently has a zero balance. Elizabeth realized that a crime had been committed against her. Identity theft is an example of a ______ crime.

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Elizabeth is a middle-age female who was planning to purchase a new spring wardrobe with her credit card.  When she handed the salesperson her credit card, she was surprised to find out that it was denied.  Elizabeth had no idea how this could possibly have happened.  She has a $20,000 credit limit and currently has a zero balance.  Elizabeth realized that a crime had been committed against her. Identity theft is an example of a ______ crime.

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"Mala prohibita" refers to actions that are considered crimes because they are prohibited by law, not because they are inherently evil. Identity theft falls under this category as it is illegal due to laws prohibiting it.

Elizabeth Is a Middle-Age Female Who Was Planning to Purchase