If a Fraudster Fails to Remove a Terminated Employee from the Payroll

question 27

Multiple Choice

If a fraudster fails to remove a terminated employee from the payroll and collects the former employee's fraudulent paychecks, he or she is committing a:

• A) Payroll larceny scheme
• B) Falsified hours and salary scheme
• C) Forged endorsement scheme
• D) Ghost employee scheme

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