Mail Fraud / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1341 is a federal law that prohibits the use of the United States Postal Service (USPS) or other international mail services to knowingly execute, or attempt to execute, a scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises. It is a type of white-collar crime, as it typically involves intentional deception for financial gain. Types of Mail Fraud / 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1341 include: 1. Fraudulent Advertising: This involves sending out deceptive or misleading advertisements through the mail in order to collect money from customers. 2. Insurance Fraud: This involves using the mail to make false or exaggerated claims for payment from an insurance company. 3. Investment Fraud: This involves using the mail to solicit investments in a fraudulent or deceptive manner. 4. Credit Card Fraud: This involves using the mail to obtain false information or funds from a credit card company. 5. Identity Theft: This involves using the mail to steal another person’s identity or financial information.