1. match each term with its definition or its example.
Answer
White-collar crime Phishing Computer abuse Insider trading Occupational crime Securities fraud Existing account fraud Money laundering Asset forfeiture Embezzlement |
Answer
A. Federal agents seize the businesses and real estate owned by a convicted drug dealer B. Equity trading based on confidential information about important events that may affect the price of the issue being traded C. Unlawful misappropriation for personal use of money, property, or other thing of value entrusted to the offender’s car D. Paul copies a bank’s electronic stationery and sends messages to several bank customers requesting verification of their account information E. A builder deliberately uses defective construction materials when building a residence F. Using a business’s accounts as a way to deposit money gained from selling illegal drugs into banks or other financial institutions to make it appear legal G. Phillip steals a credit card, then uses it to make several purchases H. Intentional manipulation of the value of equities, including stocks and bonds I. Sears employees steal a variety of small items from the departments in which they work J. Susanna uses her computer to steal money from a bank’s accounts |
40 points
Question 2
1. What are characteristics of and motivators for white-collar crimes? What is a common deterrent? According to some researchers, what culpability might corporate culture and regulatory government bear in the commission of white-collar crimes?
Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
30 points
Question 3
1. According to a 1976 federal task force on organized crime, what five types of activity qualify as organized crime? Why is organized crime difficult to investigate and prosecute? What was law enforcement’s strategy for prosecuting organized crime operatives in the past? Describe legislation that has been written to specifically target organized crime.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.