§ 1343. Fraud by Wire, Radio, or Television
Whoever, having devised or intending to devise any scheme or artifice
to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent
pretenses, representations, or promises, transmits or causes to be transmitted
by means of wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign
commerce, any writings, signs, signals, pictures, or sounds for the purpose
of executing such scheme or artifice, shall be fined under this title or
imprisoned not more than five years, or both. If the violation affects
a financial institution, such person shall be fined not more than $1,000,000
or imprisoned not more than 30 years, or both.
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