FBI Louisville's White-Collar Crime Program is responsible for investigating federal crimes relating to fraud, theft, or embezzlement occurring within or against the national or international financial community, as well as instances of public corruption. These crimes are categorized by deceit, concealment or violation of trust, and are not dependent upon the application or threat of physical force or violence. Such acts are committed by individuals and organizations to obtain money, property, or services; to avoid the payment or loss of money or services; or to secure personal or business advantage. FBI financial crimes investigations target such criminal activities as money laundering, health care fraud, theft of intellectual property rights, bankruptcy fraud, insurance and securities fraud, telemarketing fraud, computer fraud, financial institution fraud, fraud against the government, and environmental crimes.

                         The more common types of fraudulent practices include:

  advance fee schemes;
  health insurance frauds;
  impersonation frauds;
  Internet frauds;
  letter of credit frauds;
  Prime Bank Note frauds;
  "Ponzi" schemes; and pyramid schemes.

         If you believe you have been the victim of a white collar crime, please contact your local FBI office listed in your local telephone book or contact the Louisville FBI Headquarters at 502-583-3941.