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The White Collar Crime Quiz

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Who coined the term 'white-collar crime' in December 1939?

Society

FBI

Edwin H. Sutherland (correct)

Smith

Which of the following is a characteristic of white-collar crime?

Committed for personal profit

Dependent on physical force

Incorporated into society and scholarly language (correct)

Committed by lower-class individuals

Which term is synonymous with white-collar crime according to the FBI?

Violent crime

Financial crime

Physical force crime

Economic crime (correct)

Which type of white-collar crime is committed by people in organizations against organizations?

Trust abuse Signup and view all the answers

Which type of white-collar crime involves deceit, concealment, or violation of trust?

Embezzlement Signup and view all the answers

Which term did Edwin H. Sutherland coin in December 1939?

White-collar crime Signup and view all the answers

What is the FBI's description of white-collar crime?

Crimes involving deceit, concealment, or violation of trust by business and government professionals Signup and view all the answers

Which type of white-collar crime is committed on an episodic basis for personal profit?

Ad hoc violations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of white-collar crime involves embezzlement, bribery, and kickbacks?

Embezzlement Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between tax avoidance and tax fraud?

Tax avoidance is legal, while tax fraud is illegal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

White-Collar Crime

Edwin H. Sutherland coined the term 'white-collar crime' in December 1939.

Characteristics of White-Collar Crime

One characteristic of white-collar crime is that it is a non-violent crime.
The FBI considers "occupational crime" as a term synonymous with white-collar crime.

Types of White-Collar Crime

Corporate crime is a type of white-collar crime committed by people in organizations against organizations.
Occupational crime is a type of white-collar crime that involves deceit, concealment, or violation of trust.
Individual crime is a type of white-collar crime committed on an episodic basis for personal profit.
It involves embezzlement, bribery, and kickbacks.

White-Collar Crime Description

According to the FBI, white-collar crime is a crime committed by business professionals, public officials, and politicians.

Tax Evasion vs. Tax Fraud

Tax avoidance is a legal attempt to minimize tax liability, while tax fraud is the illegal evasion of taxes.

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Description

Test your knowledge on white collar crime with this quiz! Learn about the origins of the term, its definition, and its relation to economic and financial crimes. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this type of crime often associated with the upper class.