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Con man 1 finds a wallet, purse, attach case, or even a paper bag apparently filled with money. An unsuspecting victim standing nearby witnesses the discovery. At that time, con man 2 appears and claims that he is entitled to a share of the loot just as much as the other. It should occur to the victim at this point that he or she should share in the proceeds.
  What crime is being committed?
 
  A) The pyramid scheme
  B) The bank examiner scheme
  C) The travel scam
  D) The pigeon drop

Question 2

The Dictionary of Criminal Justice Data Terminology offers the following definition: Non-violent crime for financial gain committed by means of deception by persons whose occupational status is entrepreneurial, professional or semi-professional, and utilizing their special occupational skills and opportunities.
  What crime is this defining?
 
  A) Fraud
  B) Credit card crimes
  C) Check fraud
  D) White-collar crime



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

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Answer: D



Redwolflake15

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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