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 Iowa, 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. Federal offenses include crimes like antitrust violations, securities fraud, and insider trading, which are prosecuted under federal statutes such as the Sherman Antitrust Act or the Securities Exchange Act. State-level offenses, prosecuted under Iowa's laws, may include theft, fraud, embezzlement, and other financial crimes. For example, Iowa Code Chapter 714 covers various forms of theft and fraud, including identity theft and credit card fraud. Additionally, Iowa has laws against corruption and bribery in the public sector, as detailed in Iowa Code Chapter 68A, which governs campaign finance, ethics, and lobbying. Penalties for white-collar crimes in Iowa can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment, depending on the severity and circumstances of the crime. Individuals facing such charges often seek the counsel of an attorney who specializes in criminal defense or specifically in white-collar crime.