White-collar crimes can involve a vast number of offenses. These can be small in nature committed by one individual or be offenses committed by a group that create a huge financial toll on alleged victims. Charges of such crimes generally start with an investigation by law enforcement officials that can span weeks, months, or longer, depending on size and scope of the case. These investigations can involve sophisticated means of finding evidence and documentation sufficient to make charges stick in criminal courts. 

Examples of white-collar crimes can include but are not limited to:

• Healthcare fraud. This can be committed through fraudulent means against government entities such as Medicare and Medicaid as well as against private insurance companies. 
• Bank and wire fraud. These crimes involve siphoning off funds in deceptive ways often through digital means.
• Embezzlement. This is another form of obtaining funds from a business or corporation by an employee who has access to their finances.
• Identity theft. This involves using another’s identity to obtain their bank account funds, to obtain loans, or to purchase goods and services.
• Mortgage fraud. This can done by providing false information on loan applications.
• Money laundering. This is done through converting funds obtained illegally into what appears to be legal transactions, such as through a business.
• Insurance fraud. This involves making false claims against insurance policies.
• Public corruption. This is committed by elected or appointed officials who accept bribes in exchange for political favors. 

Other types of white-collar crimes include Social Security fraud, forgery, counterfeiting, investment scams, conspiracy, tax evasion, and more.