18 U S C 1343 Sentencing Guidelines

The crime of wire fraud occurs when someone voluntarily and intentionally uses an interstate communications device (such as a telephone) as a part of any scheme to defraud another of property, or anything else of value. Wire fraud is a federal crime with serious potential consequences.

In order to make a wire fraud conviction, the prosecution must prove that the you were part of a scheme to defraud another person or party. In other words, the you planned to use a false statement, promise, or misrepresentation in order obtain money or something of value from someone else.

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Double check the email address. Criminals are tricky and can create email addresses that look very close to the legitimate account. Beware a sense of urgency. Do not respond to email to verify. Call to confirm. Create a special template or code. If anything is different or out of the ordinary, call.

The penalties for wire fraud include a prison sentence of up to 20 years (30 years if the case involves federal disaster relief funds or a financial institution), restitution to any victims and a fine set by the judge.

It may feel even more terrifying if you are charged with a federal felony charge. That is exactly what happens if you are charged with wire or mail fraudboth serious felony charges that can result in hefty fines and long prison sentences.

Under the United States Sentencing Commission, Guidelines Manual, §2B1, a person convicted of Wire Fraud would be assigned a base offense level between 6-36, which carries a guideline range of probation up to 33 months in prison before taking into account any mitigating or aggravating circumstances.