Wire Fraud - "Transmits by means of wire, radio, or television communication in interstate commerce" - Defined (revised 2015)

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 5th Circuit - Criminal - Fraud Offenses
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-3RDCIR-6-18-1343-1-CR
• Format: Word

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Wire Fraud - "Transmits by means of wire, radio, or television communication in interstate commerce" - Defined (revised 2015) Source: http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/model-criminal-jury-table-contents-and-instructions Wire fraud is a type of fraud that involves the use of wire transmissions to commit a criminal offense. It is defined by federal law (revised 2015) as “the intentional use of wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce to transmit, or attempt to transmit, a scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises.” Wire fraud can take many forms, including phishing, online auction fraud, identity theft, computer fraud, and investment fraud. In all cases, the fraudster uses wire transmissions to carry out the scheme. Examples of wire transmissions include emails, text messages, phone calls, and social media messages. Other types of wire fraud include bank fraud, credit card fraud, and insurance fraud. Bank fraud involves using electronic banking systems to transfer funds without authorization. Credit card fraud involves the unauthorized use of credit cards to make unauthorized purchases. Insurance fraud involves misrepresenting or exaggerating the facts of a claim to receive an insurance payout.

Wire fraud is a type of fraud that involves the use of wire transmissions to commit a criminal offense. It is defined by federal law (revised 2015) as “the intentional use of wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce to transmit, or attempt to transmit, a scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises.” Wire fraud can take many forms, including phishing, online auction fraud, identity theft, computer fraud, and investment fraud. In all cases, the fraudster uses wire transmissions to carry out the scheme. Examples of wire transmissions include emails, text messages, phone calls, and social media messages. Other types of wire fraud include bank fraud, credit card fraud, and insurance fraud. Bank fraud involves using electronic banking systems to transfer funds without authorization. Credit card fraud involves the unauthorized use of credit cards to make unauthorized purchases. Insurance fraud involves misrepresenting or exaggerating the facts of a claim to receive an insurance payout.