What about internet fraud?

There are no federal laws specifically targeting Internet Fraud. Instead, individuals perpetrating fraud schemes over the internet via applications such as a web browser, e-mail, or instant messaging, for example, are prosecuted using federal Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud statutes.

At Barzee Flores, we understand the tactics of federal procecutors and will use that to your advantage when and if your case goes to trial.

Miami, Florida Wire Fraud Defense Lawyer

Wire Fraud

The United States Attorney’s Office uses the wire fraud statute to indict individuals for mortgage fraud, health care fraud, investment fraud, money laundering and many other crimes. Generally, wire fraud refers to fraudulent or deceitful measures to secure property or financial resources via electronic communication infrastructure such as TV, radio, phone, or computer modem and individuals indicted on these offenses often end up facing charges for every unique instance in which they used an interstate wire to commit the fraud.

Some common wire fraud crimes include:

Schemes involving kickbacks
Bribery
False or misleading advertising
Credit card fraud
Fraudulent investment schemes
Fraudulent telemarketing
Money laundering
Drug crimes

A person convicted of wire fraud can receive a federal prison sentence of up to 30 years if the crime affects a financial institution and may have to pay a one million dollar fine.

In federal prosecutions, nearly everyone is charged with one or both of these offenses, as mail and wire fraud may be the prosecutor's last-ditch effort to make a criminal charge stick. If prosecutors are unable to prove their primary charges, these additional charges also provide leverage in the case of plea agreements.

We Are Aggressive Federal Crimes Defense Lawyers

A shrewd, dedicated wire fraud attorney fighting aggressively for your rights can make a world of difference in your case. Often, the DOJ will overreach in their attempts to include all money transactions in your case as a part of the fraud and you need an attorneys like those at Barzee Flores who will work hard to get those charges dismissed.

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