4 ms·Isn't it fraud already a federal crime?by blhack 7y agoIsn't it fraud already a federal crime?garmaine 7y agoFederal? No. You defraud someone and it is state, local, or even civil.. unless circumstance (e.g. via mail) makes it a federal offense.blhack 7y agoWhat about if you defraud somebody by pretending to be the IRS?ISL 7y agoProbably a federal crime.