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What is White Collar Crime?

Posted by Jarrett P. AmbeauFeb 07, 20230 Comments

The term "white collar crime" refers to non-violent, financial crimes committed by individuals, businesses and government professionals. Sociologist Edwin Sutherland coined the term in 1939 and defined white collar crime as "a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of their occupation."

8 Examples of Extortion to Know

Posted by Jarrett P. AmbeauNov 22, 20202 Comments

Extortion is the communication of threats to another with the intention to obtain anything of value or any acquittance, advantage, or immunity of any description. If convicted, you could suffer imprisonment for one to 15 years in addition to fines, victim restitution, and more.

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