"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 loansPhishing: Scammers pretend to be a reputable business to steal credit card numbers or SSNsEmployment fraud: Using electronic communications to exploit victims in hiring and job scamsImposter scams: Scammers ask for sensitive information or threaten legal action if victims don't send them moneyWire transfer fraud: Using wire, radio, or television communication to defraud someoneSocial engineering attacks: Online or phone-based attacks to trick peopleFake websites: Online stores or websites that are fakeCatfishing: Using dating sites or social media to trick someoneSocial media scams: Scams that take place on social mediaInstant messaging scams: Scams that take place via instant messaging appsPonzi schemes: Certain types of Ponzi schemesBank or credit card fraud: Online or phone-based fraudInsurance fraud: Online applications for insuranceWire fraud is similar to mail fraud, but uses technology instead of mail. "