"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. "