What is the definition of a scheme to defraud, as defined by the Criminal Code of the United States?

1341, 1343). These crimes thus require "(1) a scheme to defraud, (2) money or property as the object of the scheme, and (3) use of the mails or wires to further the scheme." Id. (internal quotation marks omitted). A scheme to defraud is defined as "a plan to deprive a person of something of value by trick, deceit, chicane or overreaching." United States v. Autuori, 212 F.3d 105, 115 (2d Cir. 2000) (internal quotation marks omitted).