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What is the origin of the term 'white-collar' in the context of crime?
What is the origin of the term 'white-collar' in the context of crime?
What type of crimes are often committed by businessmen and government officials?
What type of crimes are often committed by businessmen and government officials?
Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing white-collar crime laws?
Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing white-collar crime laws?
What is a common characteristic of white-collar crimes?
What is a common characteristic of white-collar crimes?
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What is an example of a white-collar crime?
What is an example of a white-collar crime?
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Study Notes
Crime in Popular Culture
- Crime is omnipresent in our daily lives, manifesting in news, popular culture, and everyday conversations.
Types of Collared Crimes
- There are five types of collared crimes: white-collar, blue-collar, pink-collar, red-collar, and green-collar crimes.
White-Collar Crime
- Coined by Edwin Sutherland in 1939, white-collar crime refers to financially motivated, nonviolent crimes committed by businessmen and government officials.
- The term "white collar" refers to individuals who wear a suit and white collared shirt to work.
- Examples of white-collar crimes include:
- Money laundering
- Corporate fraud
- Mortgage fraud
- Bribery (extortion)
- Embezzlement
- Mass marketing fraud
- Fraud against the government
- Jurisdiction of white-collar crimes often falls under the federal government.
- Multiple government agencies are involved in enforcing white-collar crime laws, including:
- FBI
- Secret Service
- Internal Revenue Service
- U.S. Customs Office
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Securities and Exchange Commission
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Description
Delve into the world of collared crimes, from white-collar scandals to pink-collar offenses. Test your knowledge of these high-profile crimes and understand the different types of collared crimes.
