§ 1349
Attempt and conspiracy
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Fraud & Money
1,610 sentenced (FY2025)
Ch. 63 · Mail Fraud and Other Fraud Offenses
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Any person who or to commit any offense under this chapter shall be subject to the same penalties as those prescribed for the offense, the commission of which was the object of the attempt or .
History: (Added Pub. L. 107–204, title IX, §902(a), July 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 805.)
Simplified explanation
It is a federal crime to attempt or conspire (agree with others) to commit any fraud crime in this chapter, such as mail, wire, bank, or health care fraud.