wire fraud

noun

: fraud committed using a means of electronic communication (such as a telephone or computer)

Examples of wire fraud in a Sentence

He was charged with wire fraud.

Recent Examples on the Web

If convicted of the charges, Ruiz faces up to 20 years for each count of conspiracy and wire fraud and up to 10 years for each count of fraud and money‑laundering transactions, the news release said. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Ammons has pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud, making a false statement to authorities and conspiring to obstruct justice. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Nuño, 53, has been charged with three counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering, according to the Department of Justice. — Ruben Vives follow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The pitchers have been charged with wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wire fraud

• amphipod
• arthropod
• copepod
• decapod
• endopod
• escalade
• esplanade
• exopod
• gastropod
• goldenrod
• isopod
• ostracod

Legal Definition

wire fraud

see also:

fraud