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 Georgia, white-collar crimes encompass a variety of nonviolent offenses committed for financial gain, often in business settings. These crimes can be prosecuted under both federal and state laws. Georgia statutes cover many forms of white-collar crime, including but not limited to computer and internet fraud, identity theft, embezzlement, and financial fraud. The state also has laws against racketeering, reflected in the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, which allows for the prosecution of individuals involved in a pattern of racketeering activity. Additionally, Georgia's laws against theft can apply to white-collar offenses such as embezzlement and fraud. Federal laws also play a significant role in the prosecution of white-collar crimes, with agencies such as the FBI, SEC, and IRS often involved in investigations. Federal statutes address crimes like securities fraud, tax evasion, health care fraud, and more. Penalties for white-collar crimes in Georgia can include fines, restitution, and imprisonment, and the severity of the punishment typically correlates with the amount of money involved and the impact of the crime.