The U.S. Justice Department has arrested ten men. The group includes four college basketball coaches and one global marketing director for Adidas basketball. What was their crime? The charges involve “the dark underbelly of college basketball.” Almost 25 years ago, the U.S. DOJ (Department of Justice) went after the N.C.A.A. for giving secret payments to…
In a fascinating piece written for The Atlantic, Eugene Soltes writes about his experience interviewing 50 white-collar criminals for his new book Why They Do It: Inside the Mind of the White-Collar Criminal.
Financial crimes are often referred to as white collar crimes. Money is often the motive behind them. It’s a hard subject to write about, as it’s a more complex subject than a hit-and-run. In addition, there are not nearly as many individuals sitting in jail or facing trial for the types of white collar crime…
White collar crime is not a legal term, but one we hear often. Typically, a white collar crime is associated with a non-violent crime that is committed by a person or business in a high social status. Examples of white collar crime include: bankruptcy fraud, bribery, credit card fraud, extortion, insider trade, tax evasion, and…
With the use of technology in our modern day it is important to be able to securely pass documents, photographs, and signatures. However, falsifying documents and altering them is easier now than it has ever been in the past. This is considered forgery, and it is a serious crime that has severe punishments.
The concept of extortion has been portrayed in countless movies and television shows. A criminal tells a victim that he or she needs protection so he can defend them from other criminals. This classic plot comes from a real life crime: extortion. Making threats to cause someone to pay you is punishable by federal law…
Bullying is nothing new, however, when the harassment moves from the schoolyard to online, it takes the offense to a whole new level. Videos and pictures posted for classmates to see can be devastating. Words sent anonymously from behind a screen can hurt deeply. The impact is often traumatizing for those that are involved. Almost…
Have you or has someone you love been accused of a computer crime? The Internet has transformed almost every aspect of our lives. We can get directions at the touch of a button, access knowledge from a search engine, and even create our own business right from our home computers. However, with growing technology there…
Most Americans actively use a credit card or debit card for making purchases. It is easy and convenient, however, it can put many at risk for credit card fraud. As many as 72% of Americans have at least one credit card according to the Federal Reserve data that was released in 2014. As most people…
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