Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Nevada

If it is done with the intent to defraud, yes.

Examples of this may be using a fictitious name or address as the return address on any type of illegal mail item or attempting to swindle someone out of money or possessions through documents sent through the mail.

Federal Mail Fraud Penalties

One of the biggest issues with federal mail fraud charges is that it can elevate a state level crime to a federal crime as soon as the documentation is posted. This can result in significantly higher penalties to any healthcare, tax or state tax evasion type of charge. The charges for federal mail fraud will differ in severity if the entity convicted is an individual or a business.

Possible Penalties

Jail time � individuals up to 20 years, corporations up to 30 years

Significant fines and fees � up to $1,000,000 for violations affecting financial institutions

Jail time of up to 5 years for using a fictitious name or address in a fraudulent activity