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

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Identity theft is an example of a mala prohibita crime, which means it is a crime that is prohibited by law, but not inherently evil like mala in se crimes, and it requires specific legislation to define and prohibit the behavior.

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