Assignment:
Students must both address the Discussion Forum issue(s), as well as comment on the posts of a minimum two of their classmates to adequately complete the assignment. There is no minimum or maximum length as long as all the issues are fully addressed.
Students striving for a superlative grade should go above and beyond the minimum requirements of the assignment.
Topic:
Religious Affinity Scams
Before addressing this week's forum, watch the followng short videos:
Affinity Fraud: Preying on those who pray (part 1)
Affinity Fraud: Preying on those who pray (part 2)
Affinity Fraud: Preying on those who pray (part 3)
One of the more despicable forms of white-collar crime involves preying on those by manipulating their religious faith. If you, or anyone that you know, has had any such experiences, please share with the class. If not, do some research and share an example of such with the class. Which theory of criminal behavior would you say best fits the religious affinity offender?