This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of the basic overview and types of extortion for which they may be accused/charged.

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of the RICO Act and the types of crimes that make up racketeering

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of racketeering as a coercive practice of extortion

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of specific examples and possible defenses and penalties if convicted.

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of embezzlement as a type of financial fraud such as withholding and conversion of assets.

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of when someone receives benefits, such as cash, food, housing or health care, that they don’t qualify for. Welfare fraud sometimes involves identity theft. A criminal may use a stolen identity to receive public assistance meant for people most in need.