tailieunhanh - Lecture Criminal investigation - Chapter 14: Larceny offenses

Many criminal offenses may be classified under the general heading of larceny. In this chapter we discuss some of the most frequently encountered types of larceny; fraud by credit card and check; cellular phone cloning; shoplifting; confidence games; mail fraud; Ponzi schemes and money laundering. This chapter also includes a discussion on identity theft, a more calculated form of fraud. | FOURTEEN Larceny Offenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain the four categories of credit card fraud Be familiar with check fraud schemes and organizations Understand the process of cellular phone cloning Describe the classifications of shoplifters and the patterns of professional shoplifting groups Explain the most common types of confidence games Identify several forms of mail fraud Outline various techniques to launder money Describe identity theft Discuss the looting of archeological sites 14-1 LARCENY The legal definition of larceny contains five essential elements: taking and carrying away personal property of another with the intent to deprive permanently 14-2 INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE For theft to occur, two elements must be present: opportunity and desire Investigative procedure depends on the facts of each case Thus, the theft of an item from a home-possibly by a guest-would be handled differently from business thefts by employees 14-3 CREDIT CARD FRAUD Types of Credit Card Fraud Stolen cards. Credit cards can be stolen in a variety of ways, such as muggings, purse snatchings, and office and health club thefts. Counterfeit credit cards. Counterfeit cards vary in quality from those made on embossing machines stolen for companies that produce cards to those of obviously poor quality. Shave-and-paste schemes. Account number are shaved off one or more legitimate credit cards and replaced by new numbers. Fraudulent application. Individuals apply to several credit card companies, hoping that one or more will issue them credit cards. 14-4 CHECK FRAUD ORGANIZATIONS The major groups. The principal ethnic groups involved in illegal check fraud schemes include Nigerians, Asians (particular Vietnamese), Russians, Armenians, and Mexicans. The players. Despite the lack of a rigid hierarchy, members typically fall into one or several roles. Leaders. Leaders of an organization generally have an extensive criminal history and possess above-average intelligence. 14-5(a) CHECK . | FOURTEEN Larceny Offenses LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain the four categories of credit card fraud Be familiar with check fraud schemes and organizations Understand the process of cellular phone cloning Describe the classifications of shoplifters and the patterns of professional shoplifting groups Explain the most common types of confidence games Identify several forms of mail fraud Outline various techniques to launder money Describe identity theft Discuss the looting of archeological sites 14-1 LARCENY The legal definition of larceny contains five essential elements: taking and carrying away personal property of another with the intent to deprive permanently 14-2 INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE For theft to occur, two elements must be present: opportunity and desire Investigative procedure depends on the facts of each case Thus, the theft of an item from a home-possibly by a guest-would be handled differently from business thefts by employees 14-3 CREDIT CARD FRAUD Types of Credit Card Fraud .