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. The offender who committed identity theft against Elizabeth committed an act that would be considered wrong just by the very nature of the act itself. This would also be known as 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. The offender who committed identity theft against Elizabeth committed an act that would be considered wrong just by the very nature of the act itself.  This would also be known as a ________ crime.

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Mala in se crimes are acts that are considered wrong by their very nature, such as identity theft, which is inherently deceitful and harmful.

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