18 U.S.C. Sec. 1343 is a federal statute that criminalizes the use of wire communication in the commission of certain fraud offenses. This section prohibits the use of any “communication in interstate or foreign commerce” with the intent to defraud another of money or property. It applies to telephones, computers, television, radio, the internet, and other forms of wire communication. Specifically, the types of wire communication prohibited by this section include wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, credit card fraud, and other forms of fraud involving the use of wire communication. Penalties for a conviction under this section can include up to twenty years in prison and fines of up to $250,000.