Bank Theft is the illegal taking of money or other property belonging to a bank, financial institution, or its depositors, without the depositor's consent. Bank Theft can range from small-scale frauds such as check kiting to large-scale robberies or embezzlement. Bank Theft can be perpetrated by individuals or groups of people, either inside or outside the bank. Types of Bank Theft include: • Check Kiting: the illegal practice of writing checks for more money than is held in a bank account. • Robbery: the taking of money or property by use of force or threat of force. • Embezzlement: the misappropriation of funds by a bank employee or a trusted individual. • Counterfeiting: the production of fake currency or other financial instruments. • Skimming: the illegal use of debit or credit card information to make unauthorized purchases. • Phishing: the use of emails or other online communication to obtain personal information such as passwords and account numbers.