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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 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 20 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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