AIM: What are business related crimes Page 90 Problem # 1
1. Larceny The wrongful taking of money or real property. Robbery Burglary Larceny: Felony or misdemeanor
2. Receiving stolen property Receiving or buying property known to be stolen.
3. False Pretenses Case One who obtains money or property by lying about a past or existing fact.
4. Forgery Falsely making or materially altering a writing to defraud another. Mostly on checks
5. Bribery Unlawfully offering or giving to a government official anything of value to influence performance of an official duty. Accepting a bribe is also a crime.
6. Extortion Commonly known as blackmail Obtaining money or other property from a person by wrongful use of force, fear, or power of office.
7. Conspiracy Case page 92 An agreement between tow or more persons to commit a crime.
8. Arson The willful and illegal burning of a building. Arson also occurs if you burn your own building to defraud the insurer.
Selling and buying Narcotics Selling, offering to sell, or possessing illegal narcotics is a crime.
10. Computer crime Unauthorized use of a computer Releasing a virus, ect Harassment and stalking in cyberspace.