Bob creates a scheme to obtain people's personal information through e-mails claiming that an arrest warrant will be issued for non-payment of taxes if they don't immediately provide their social security number and bank account number so that money can be transferred to the IRS. Bob does not work for the IRS or any government agency. This is
A) robbery.
B) wire fraud .
C) larceny .
D) no crime.

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This is wire fraud because Bob is using electronic communications (e-mails) to deceive individuals into providing personal information for financial gain.

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