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The primary functions of the Financial Crimes Unit include:

1. Conducting criminal investigations of complaints relating to an area of criminal conduct referred to as "white collar/economic crime", i.e., embezzlements, thefts, bank frauds, security fraud, health care fraud, insurance frauds, identity theft, etc.
2. Investigating criminal complaints involving antitrust violations, i.e., bid rigging, territory allocation, and the restraint of trade.
3. Providing training to local, state and federal law enforcement persons in these areas.

The majority of the crimes investigated by the Financial Crimes Unit are by their nature very complex, and the investigations are often long-term. The personnel assigned to investigate these crimes must have a special aptitude and specialized training in order to carry out the tasks involved. The investigators are encouraged to attend advanced-level courses to give them a greater knowledge of business administration and accounting principles to improve their investigative skills.

The Financial Crimes Unit conducts investigations primarily at the request of district attorney's offices and law enforcement agencies. Citizen complaints made directly to the Financial Crimes Unit normally will be referred back to the local agency that has original jurisdiction or where the alleged crime occurred.

National White Collar Crime Center

Federal Trade Commission

Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Internal Revenue Service

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Department of Financial Institutions

Social Security Administration

Internet Crime Complaint Center

Prevention Tips

Credit Card Fraud

Identity Theft

Investment Fraud

Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud Scams

In addition to assisting local law enforcement with investigations involving financial crimes, the Financial Crimes Unit provides training and seminars regarding White Collar Crime and Identity Theft. Interested law enforcement officers and community organizations can check WILENET and the Law Enforcement Bulletin for upcoming training schedules, or contact the Financial Crimes Unit directly for further information.

For further information about the Financial Crimes Unit contact:

Joell E. Schigur, Director
Public Integrity Bureau
608-266-1671
schigurje@doj.state.wi.us

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