White-collar crime is the name for a broad category of nonviolent crimes that are often committed in commercial environments (including online) and for the purpose of financial gain. Examples of federal and state white-collar criminal offenses include:

• antitrust violations
• bank fraud
• bankruptcy fraud
• bid rigging and price fixing
• blackmail
• bribery
• computer and internet fraud
• counterfeiting
• credit card fraud
• economic espionage and trade secret theft
• embezzlement
• environmental law violations
• extortion
• financial fraud
• government fraud
• health care fraud
• identity theft
• immigration fraud
• insider trading
• insurance fraud
• intellectual property theft
• kickbacks
• loan sharking
• mail fraud
• money laundering
• public assistance fraud (Medicare, Medicaid, Disability)
• public corruption
• racketeering
• securities fraud
• skimming (casinos)
• tax evasion
• telephone and telemarketing fraud

In North Carolina, white-collar crimes encompass a range of nonviolent offenses committed for financial gain, often in business settings. These crimes can violate both federal and state laws. State statutes address various forms of fraud, embezzlement, bribery, and other deceitful practices. For instance, North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) Chapter 14 covers offenses such as embezzlement (NCGS § 14-90), obtaining property by false pretenses (NCGS § 14-100), and corporate malfeasance. Additionally, North Carolina has laws against identity theft (NCGS § 14-113.20), and the state's Computer Crime Act (NCGS § 14-453 to § 14-458) deals with computer and internet fraud. Federal laws also apply to white-collar crimes that cross state lines or involve federal agencies, such as bank fraud, mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, and tax evasion. Penalties for these crimes can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment, depending on the severity and circumstances of the offense. Individuals facing such charges often seek the counsel of an attorney with expertise in white-collar criminal defense.