What Is White Collar Fraud?

White collar fraud is using one's occupation for personal gain, by deliberately misusing or misappropriating the employing organization's resources or assets. White collar fraud is also called "Occupational Fraud," and includes:

Stealing Cash

Stealing Inventory or supplies

Hiding or lying about marital assets in a divorce

Check Kiting

Forgery

Making personal purchases with employer's funds

Expense account misstatements

Corruption and bribery

Misrepresentations on job applications or resumes

Preparing false financial statements