NCJ Number
35462
Journal
Michigan Law Review Volume: 74 Issue: 4 Dated: (MARCH 1976) Pages: 661-707
Date Published
1976
Length
47 pages
Annotation
ANALYSIS OF THE PHENOMENON OF CRIMINAL CONSUMER FRAUD DERIVING A DEFINITION FOCUSING ON VICTIMS, EXPLORING THE FULL RANGE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROBLEMS CONNECTED WITH IT, AND SUGGESTING A SET OF SOLUTIONS.
Abstract
RECOMMENDED CHANGES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES AND PROCEDURES INCLUDE RECOGNITION OF THE IMPACT OF FRAUD ON CONSUMERS; ALLOCATION OF INVESTIGATORY RESOURCES WITH REGARD TO VICTIMIZATION PATTERNS AND MAINTENANCE OF A SYSTEMATIC RECORD OF COMPLAINTS; AND COOPERATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES AND LOCAL CONSUMER GROUPS IN SORTING OUT POTENTIAL CRIMINAL OFFENSES FROM CIVIL DISPUTES REPORTED. A FURTHER RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO ENACT A GENERAL CONSUMER-FRAUD STATUTE CARRYING PENAL SANCTIONS REFLECTING THE EXTENT OF VICTIMIZATION IN A GIVEN CASE.