### Question
How does the law define scanning receiver?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1029*, **scanning receiver** is defined as:

> a device or apparatus that can be used to intercept a wire or electronic communication in violation of chapter 119

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1029*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 47-FRAUD AND FALSE STATEMENTS**

