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In Social Studies / College | 2025-07-06

Traditional methods of measuring crime, such as the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports, provide a good picture of the extent of white collar crimes (e.g., fraud).
A. True
B. False

Asked by sacalles05

Answer (2)

The statement that traditional crime measurement methods accurately reflect white collar crime is false. The FBI's Uniform Crime Reports focus on violent and property crimes, leaving white collar crimes underreported. More accurate insights come from specialized surveys and reports focusing on economic offenses. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

The statement is False; traditional crime measurement methods like the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports do not adequately reflect the extent of white collar crimes. UCR primarily focuses on violent and property crimes, leaving many white collar offenses underreported. More accurate data on white collar crimes come from specialized reports and surveys.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-07