A white collar crime is typically a non-violent offense that occurs in a business or financial environment. Many white collar crimes are actually theft crimes which are carried out by way of deception. For example, embezzlement and identity theft are common white collar offenses. Both of these are usually carried out in a clandestine manner, where the victim may be unaware of the offense for a time.
The following are some examples of white collar offenses:
Fraud
Embezzlement
Bribery
Extortion
Money Laundering
Identity Theft
Tax Evasion
Internet Fraud Crimes
Forgery
Counterfeiting
Bank Fraud
Bankruptcy Fraud
Wire Fraud
Mail Fraud
Employment Fraud
Spamming, Spoofing and Phishing
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If convicted, you may face an extended prison sentence as well as heavy fines. Having a conviction on your criminal record will affect your reputation and future employment. If you have previous convictions on your record, you may face enhanced penalties under California’s three strike law.
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