Despite official denials, France is accused of being too ready to pay ransoms for hostages — and so encouraging kidnappers to abduct its citizens.

Call it "elder financial abuse," the largely unreported crime claims hundreds of thousands of victims each year.

Journalist Patrick Symmes had a bicycle. Then it got stolen. So he got another bike, and that got stolen, too. He discusses his journey delving into the underground economy of stolen bikes.

Reforming our prison system may, in fact, help the country grow — economically.

More than 60,000 sheep have gone missing in the UK this year – three times the usual number – as the rising price of Lamb presents opportunity for thieves.

According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, wrongdoing continues to drop.

Conventional wisdom says a bad economy leads to increased crime. But Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt tell us why that's not true.

High-quality printing plants have been making knock-off cigarettes and over-the-counter drugs for years, and are now getting into state drivers licenses. Customs officials have seized thousands.

Treasurer in Oakland County, Mich., sues the mortgage giants, claiming they owe millions in taxes on foreclosed properties. Fannie and Freddie claim they're exempt because they're government entities. But are they really?

The Arizona city wants to cut crime at convenience stores by cutting hedges and clearing window obstructions. The new law would also require high-crime stores to install more cameras, lighting.