This document discusses economic fraud, including definitions, common types, and famous cases. It defines fraud as any intentional deception or omission to gain an unfair advantage. The three main types of fraud are financial statement fraud, corruption, and asset misappropriation. Financial statement fraud involves deliberately misleading financial reports. Corruption uses undue influence for personal gain. Asset misappropriation involves theft or misuse of company resources. Famous fraudsters mentioned include Charles Ponzi, known for Ponzi schemes, Jérôme Kerviel who conducted rogue trading, and Bernard Madoff whose Ponzi scheme caused $64.8 billion in losses.