Cybercrime, also called computer crime, the use of a computer as an instrument to further illegal ends, such as committing fraud, trafficking in child pornography and intellectual property, stealing identities, or violating privacy.

Embezzlement takes place when a person uses funds for a different purpose than they were intended to be used. Embezzlers might create bills and receipts for activities that did not occur and then use the money paid for personal expenses. Ponzi schemes are an example of embezzlement.