Wire Fraud; Money / Property or Honest Services

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 5th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-5THCIR-CR-2-57
• Format: Word

Description

Wire Fraud; Money / Property or Honest Services Wire Fraud; Money / Property or Honest Services is a federal crime that involves the use of electronic communications or computer networks to unlawfully obtain money or property from an individual or business. It can also involve the deprivation of honest services. There are several types of wire fraud, including: 1. Banking fraud: This type of fraud involves the use of electronic communications or computer networks to gain unauthorized access to bank accounts and transfer funds to an off-shore account. 2. Identity theft: This type of fraud involves the use of an individual’s personal information, such as Social Security or driver’s license numbers, to gain access to their financial accounts. 3. Investment fraud: This type of fraud involves the solicitation of funds from individuals or businesses through fraudulent investments or other deceptive practices. 4. Business fraud: This type of fraud involves the use of electronic communications or computer networks to gain access to a business’s financial accounts and transfer funds or assets to an unauthorized party. 5. Insurance fraud: This type of fraud involves the submission of false information to an insurance company in order to receive payments that are not due. 6. Tax fraud: This type of fraud involves the submission of false information to the Internal Revenue Service in order to avoid paying taxes.

Wire Fraud; Money / Property or Honest Services is a federal crime that involves the use of electronic communications or computer networks to unlawfully obtain money or property from an individual or business. It can also involve the deprivation of honest services. There are several types of wire fraud, including: 1. Banking fraud: This type of fraud involves the use of electronic communications or computer networks to gain unauthorized access to bank accounts and transfer funds to an off-shore account. 2. Identity theft: This type of fraud involves the use of an individual’s personal information, such as Social Security or driver’s license numbers, to gain access to their financial accounts. 3. Investment fraud: This type of fraud involves the solicitation of funds from individuals or businesses through fraudulent investments or other deceptive practices. 4. Business fraud: This type of fraud involves the use of electronic communications or computer networks to gain access to a business’s financial accounts and transfer funds or assets to an unauthorized party. 5. Insurance fraud: This type of fraud involves the submission of false information to an insurance company in order to receive payments that are not due. 6. Tax fraud: This type of fraud involves the submission of false information to the Internal Revenue Service in order to avoid paying taxes.