Why Is Computer Fraud Often Much More Difficult to Detect

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why is computer fraud often much more difficult to detect than other types of fraud?

• A)Because fraud can be committed in only seconds,leaving little-to-no evidence.
• B)Because most perpetrators do not spend their illegal income immediately,concealing key evidence.
• C)Because most computer criminals are older and more cunning than perpetrators of other types of fraud.
• D)Because perpetrators usually only steal immaterial amounts of money at a time,requiring a long period of time to pass before discovery

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