Crimes of Persuasion

Schemes, scams, frauds.



Relevant Laws for Fraud in the United States

In the United States, both state and federal governments have authority to enact criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil statutes: the states, for conduct or effects within their borders, and the federal government, for conduct that Congress may regulate under one or more of the broad grants of power under the Constitution (e.g., the power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce). Both levels of government may act to prohibit, regulate or prosecute fraudulent telemarketing activities.

Criminal Fraud Laws Sentencing Guidelines

Consumer Fraud Laws

Agencies Fighting Fraud