18 U.S. Code § 1038 - False information and hoaxes | U.S ...
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1038(1) In general.— Whoever engages in any conduct with intent to convey false or misleading information under circumstances where such information may reasonably be believed and where such information indicates that an activity has taken, is taking, or will take place that would constitute a violation of chapter 2, 10, 11B, 39, 40, 44, 111, or 113B of this title, section 236 of …