Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 10:24 AM ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> Date: Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 10:24 AM Subject: Types of Wire Fraud - Google Search To: <letitia.james@ag.ny.gov> Cc: cypherpunks <cypherpunks@lists.cpunks.org>, Reader, Shaun < sreader@curtis.com>, Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) <Adrienne.Harris@dfs.ny.gov> "Wire fraud is a white-collar crime that involves using electronic communications to defraud someone. Here are some examples of wire fraud: Identity theft: Using someone else's personal information to open accounts, make purchases, or apply for loans Phishing: Scammers pretend to be a reputable business to steal credit card numbers or SSNs Employment fraud: Using electronic communications to exploit victims in hiring and job scams Imposter scams: Scammers ask for sensitive information or threaten legal action if victims don't send them money Wire transfer fraud: Using wire, radio, or television communication to defraud someone Social engineering attacks: Online or phone-based attacks to trick people Fake websites: Online stores or websites that are fake Catfishing: Using dating sites or social media to trick someone Social media scams: Scams that take place on social media Instant messaging scams: Scams that take place via instant messaging apps Ponzi schemes: Certain types of Ponzi schemes Bank or credit card fraud: Online or phone-based fraud Insurance fraud: Online applications for insurance Wire fraud is similar to mail fraud, but uses technology instead of mail. " https://www.google.com/search?q=types+of+wire+fraud&oq=types+of+wire+fraud&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCDQ1MzNqMGo0qAIBsAIB&client=ms-android-charter-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=Wire%20fraud%20is,similar%20to%20mail