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White-collar criminals are opportunists who take advantage of their circumstances to accumulate financial gain. What are some characteristics of white-collar criminals as described in the text?
White-collar criminals are opportunists who take advantage of their circumstances to accumulate financial gain. What are some characteristics of white-collar criminals as described in the text?
- Uneducated and poor
- Violent and aggressive
- Educated and affluent (correct)
- Ignorant and unskilled
White-collar crimes involve concealment or deceit within a business relationship or enterprise to defraud others. What category of crimes do white-collar crimes fall under?
White-collar crimes involve concealment or deceit within a business relationship or enterprise to defraud others. What category of crimes do white-collar crimes fall under?
- Corporate crimes (correct)
- Blue-collar crimes
- Street crimes
- Violent crimes
Which agency is more likely to investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes at the federal level in the United States?
Which agency is more likely to investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes at the federal level in the United States?
- The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
- The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (correct)
- The National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)
Which of the following is NOT considered a traditional white-collar crime?
Which of the following is NOT considered a traditional white-collar crime?
What is the main requirement for mens rea in white-collar crimes?
What is the main requirement for mens rea in white-collar crimes?
What is the actus reus in white-collar crimes?
What is the actus reus in white-collar crimes?
Which of the following is a key element of forgery?
Which of the following is a key element of forgery?
What is the actus reus of fraud?
What is the actus reus of fraud?
What is embezzlement?
What is embezzlement?
What are the steps in the money laundering process?
What are the steps in the money laundering process?
