Wire Fraud 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1343 is a federal crime that prohibits using interstate wire communications to commit fraud. It is a crime of intent, meaning that if someone knowingly and willfully attempts to commit fraud, they can be prosecuted. Wire fraud can include activities such as phishing emails, online solicitations, or telemarketing. There are three types of wire fraud: bank fraud, securities fraud, and mail fraud. Bank fraud involves using wire communications to defraud a financial institution while securities fraud involves the use of wire communications to manipulate securities markets. Mail fraud involves using wire communications to commit fraud against the postal system.
Wire Fraud 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1343 is a federal crime that prohibits using interstate wire communications to commit fraud. It is a crime of intent, meaning that if someone knowingly and willfully attempts to commit fraud, they can be prosecuted. Wire fraud can include activities such as phishing emails, online solicitations, or telemarketing. There are three types of wire fraud: bank fraud, securities fraud, and mail fraud. Bank fraud involves using wire communications to defraud a financial institution while securities fraud involves the use of wire communications to manipulate securities markets. Mail fraud involves using wire communications to commit fraud against the postal system.