The penalties for a conviction on federal odometer fraud charges can be expensive and severe. (49 U.S. Code § 32709). Civil penalties can include fines of up to $10,000 for each violation, with each altered odometer constituting a separate violation. You can also be sued by any individual who was defrauded by the altered odometer or documents, with potential damages being three times the amount of the actual damages or $10,000, whichever is greater. (49 U.S. Code § 32710). Additionally, if you knowingly and willfully engaged in odometer fraud, you can be sentenced to up to three years in federal prison.