Wayne State University law professor Peter Henning commented on how thousands of white-collar criminals across the nation are not being prosecuted in federal court - if at all. This leaves many victims frustrated, and potentially billions of dollars in fraud and theft losses. White-collar crimes often affect those unable to afford it - lower-income and older people, Henning said. "If you keep it small, and act quickly and get out of the jurisdiction, you can avoid being prosecuted. Scam artists know that."