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Exploring White-Collar Crime

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White-collar crimes are defined as crimes committed in the corporate world to exploit others for financial gain. Who coined the term 'white-collar crime' and provided a definition for it?

Blue-collar workers
A business suit man
The American Sociological Society
Edwin Sutherland (correct)

Who were historically associated with more violent crimes like assault, homicide, robbery, and vandalism?

Blue-collar workers (correct)
White-collar criminals
The American Sociological Society
Business suit men

What are some characteristics of white-collar criminals?

Lack of intelligence
Unmonitored access to large sums of money (correct)
Uneducated and poor
Involved in direct, violent crimes

Which of the following is a key element in the crime of forgery?

The actus reus of assuming a benefit through deceit (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of fraud?

To deceive for financial gain (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the actus reus of embezzlement?

Misusing assets (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of money laundering?

To hide the origin of illegally obtained money (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is more likely to investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes in the United States?

Federal agencies like the FBI (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the actus reus in white-collar crimes?

Acting in a way that demonstrates concealment or exploitation against a victim (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is tax evasion?

Trying to avoid paying your taxes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is forgery?

Producing or using a fake version of a real document (D) Signup and view all the answers