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Bookmark or Share- 941. 18 U.S.C. 1343—Elements of Wire FraudThe elements of wire fraud under Section 1343 directly parallel those of the mail fraud statute, but require the use of an interstate telephone call or electronic communication made in furtherance of the scheme.
- Wire Fraud Laws: Overview, Definition and Examples - InvestopediaWire fraud is a federal crime that carries a sentence of up to 20 years’ imprisonment and fines of up to $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for organizations.
- Mail and wire fraud - WikipediaMail fraud and wire fraud are terms used in the United States to describe the use of a physical (e.g., the U.S. Postal Service) or electronic (e.g., a phone, a telegram, a fax, or the Internet) mail system to defraud another, and are U.S. federal crimes.
- 18 U.S. Code § 1343 - Fraud by wire, radio, or televisionWhoever, having devised or intending to devise any scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, transmits or causes to be transmitted by means of wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce, any writings, signs, signals, p...
- Understanding Wire Fraud and How to Prevent It - ColdstreamWhat is Wire Fraud? Wire fraud involves the use of electronic communications ― either verbal or written ― to deceive someone into sending funds via a wire transfer. It often occurs through phishing emails, fraudulent wire instructions, or social engineering tactics.
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