The Mail Fraud Statute

The Mail Fraud Statute is a U.S. law designed to combat schemes that use the postal service or electronic communications to defraud people. Essentially, if someone plans to deceive others to obtain money or property and uses the mail (or services like email) to carry out that scheme, they can be charged with mail fraud. This statute helps protect individuals and businesses from fraudulent practices, ensuring that deceitful actions involving the mail are taken seriously by law enforcement. Penalties can include fines and imprisonment, reflecting the severity of fraud.