Federal Fraud Statutes

Question 1

Mail Fraud 1341

Answer 1

• using or causing mails to be used in furtherance of a scheme
• no interstate crossing required
• Use of USPS or interstate carrier

Question 2

Wire Fraud 1343

Answer 2

• using or causing us of WIRE in scheme (radio, tv, etc)

- interstate crossing required

Question 3

Transporting stolen property (I)

Answer 3

• transporting PROPERTY, MONEY, ETC knowing they were stolen
• interstate crossing required
• $5k or more
• travel can be physical or by carrier or wire. Defendant doesn’t have to know transport occurred, only stolen!

Question 4

Travel Fraud (II)

Answer 4

• inducing a person to travel in interstate commerce
• interstate crossing required
• $5k or more

Question 5

Transporting Securities (III)

Answer 5

• transporting falsely made, altered, or counterfeit securities
• interstate crossing required
• securities do not include federal stuff OR false endorsements