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Unpunished Criminals: The Social Acceptablity Of White Collar Crimes In America, Joseph P. Martinez
Unpunished Criminals: The Social Acceptablity Of White Collar Crimes In America, Joseph P. Martinez
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
White collar crime is a serious issue in the United States of America, responsible for an estimated $250 billion to $1 trillion in economic damages each year. White collar crimes include: bank fraud, blackmail, bribery, counterfeiting, credit card fraud, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, insider trading, insurance fraud, investment schemes, securities fraud, tax evasion, advanced fee scams, service and repair scams, as well as Ponzi & pyramid schemes just to name a few.
There are a number of factors to consider regarding crimes, both street and white collar level including: the total cost of the damages and ripple effects that will reach …