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 Maine, white-collar crimes encompass a variety of nonviolent offenses committed for financial gain, often within a business or commercial context. These crimes can be prosecuted under both federal and state laws. Federal offenses include, but are not limited to, antitrust violations, securities fraud, and tax evasion, which are governed by statutes such as the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Securities Exchange Act, and the Internal Revenue Code. State-level offenses in Maine are addressed under various statutes in the Maine Revised Statutes, including those related to theft, fraud, bribery, and computer crimes. For instance, Maine's Uniform Securities Act regulates securities fraud, while other statutes address issues like embezzlement, credit card fraud, and healthcare fraud. Penalties for white-collar crimes in Maine can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense and the amount of financial loss involved. Individuals facing such charges often seek the counsel of an attorney who specializes in criminal defense or specifically in white-collar crime defense.