Unit 1 - Changing Awareness Of Crime

Question 1

White-Collar Crime

Answer 1

Non-violent crime committed for financial gain.

Question 2

Victims Of White-Collar Crime

Answer 2

Usually people with sufficient funds to invest, such as retired workers. Can be recruited by friends or relatives into the schemes.

Question 3

Who Commits White-Collar Crimes?

Answer 3

People who are considered respectable enough to be trusted by the victims. Often work in a commercial setting.

Question 4

Are The Public Aware Of White Collar Crime?

Answer 4

It is difficult to prosecute because they conceal their activities well and don’t appear suspicious, meaning public awareness is low.

Question 5

Is White Collar Crime Criminal Or Devient?

Answer 5

Both

Question 6

Moral Crime

Answer 6

Crimes that go against the standard of morality in society. Are often victimless crimes.

Question 7

Examples Of White-Collar Crime

Answer 7

Fraud. Tax evasion. Money laundering.

Question 8

Examples Of Moral Crime

Answer 8

Prostitution. Vagrancy. Underage drinking.