Title 18 › Part PART I— - CRIMES › Chapter CHAPTER 63— - MAIL FRAUD AND OTHER FRAUD OFFENSES › § 1343
Using wire, radio, or TV across state lines or abroad to carry out a plan to steal money or property by lying is illegal and can bring fines and prison for up to 20 years. If the fraud involves benefits tied to a presidentially declared disaster or emergency (Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5122) or affects a financial institution, penalties can be fines up to $1,000,000 or prison up to 30 years.
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18 U.S.C. § 1343
Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
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Apr 6, 2026
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