### Question
How does the law define false authentication feature?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1028*, **false authentication feature** is defined as:

> an authentication feature that—


(A) is genuine in origin, but, without the authorization of the issuing authority, has been tampered with or altered for purposes of deceit

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1028*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 47-FRAUD AND FALSE STATEMENTS**

