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Wire Fraud<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Eric Harvey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by T. Evan Fisher, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Wire fraud involves using telecommunications to intentionally deceive for monetary or personal gain. It is typically a federal crime with severe penalties including fines and imprisonment. Common schemes include phishing, telemarketing fraud, and identity theft.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common federal criminal charges is wire fraud. The “wire” is any form of telecommunication. Forms of telecommunication include:<\/p>\n