Your quotes "Show me where I called Jason Black a criminal? You can't because, as usual, it's a lie. You are using a straw man argument, but you'll change the subject when you can't prove that I have ever called Jason Black a "criminal." "I have called Jason Black a scammer given the SEC documentation and law firm articles about him."
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Yes, a scammer is considered a criminal, especially when their activities involve fraud. Here's why:
Scamming involves deceptive activities to defraud others. Fraud is defined as the intentional use of deceit to deprive someone of their money, property, or legal rights. Many scams are considered illegal and are prosecuted as criminal offenses. Online scams, for example, can lead to federal charges like wire fraud. Wire fraud penalties can be severe, including up to 20 years in prison and significant fines. Other fraud crimes like bank fraud can result in even harsher penalties, up to 30 years in prison and substantial fines.
In essence, scamming is a form of fraud, and fraud is a crime.