How can I apply the definition of white collar crime to consumer fraud, religion crime, and corporate fraud. I'm having a hard time trying to connect white collar crime to the three categories. I understand the definition clearly, just stuck on how to apply them...
Please help!!
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What definition are you using for white collar crime?
the definition i'm using is: Sutherland defines white collar crime as a crime that is committed by an individual of respectability and high social status in the course of his or her occupation.
"Respectable" people can commit fraud because they tend to be trusted by their clients and customers.
These sites may help you.
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Consumer+Fraud
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corporate-fraud.asp
http://www.forbes.com/sites/walterpavlo/2013/11/18/fraud-thriving-in-u-s-churches-but-you-wouldnt-know-it/
These sites may help you.
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Consumer+Fraud
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corporate-fraud.asp
http://www.forbes.com/sites/walterpavlo/2013/11/18/fraud-thriving-in-u-s-churches-but-you-wouldnt-know-it/
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