Fraud—the
art of deliberate deception for unlawful gain—is
as old as history; the term "white-collar
crime" was reportedly coined in 1939 by Professor
Edwin Sutherland and has since become synonymous
with the full range of frauds committed by business
and government professionals. Today's con artists
are more savvy and sophisticated than ever, engineering
everything from slick online scams to complex
stock and health care frauds. Here you can learn
about the many white-collar crimes we investigate,
how to protect yourself from common scams, and
what to do if you think you've been victimized.
