Of All the Property Crimes Discussed in the Chapter, One

question 96

Multiple Choice

Of all the property crimes discussed in the chapter, one occurs far more than all the others.Which one is it?

• A)motor-vehicle theft
• B)larceny-theft
• C)robbery
• D)forcible rape

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Definitions:

Defalcation

Refers to the misappropriation of funds or embezzlement by a person entrusted with their care but not necessarily fraud.

False Entries

The intentional act of entering incorrect or misleading information into records or documents, often for fraudulent purposes.

Investment Swindle

A fraudulent scheme designed to deceive investors into giving money on the premise of receiving significantly higher returns.

Ponzi Scheme

A fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of return with little risk to investors, which generates returns for earlier investors by acquiring new investors.