Why Do Many Fraud Cases Go Unreported and Unprosecuted

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why do many fraud cases go unreported and unprosecuted?

• A) Major fraud is a public relations nightmare.
• B) Fraud is difficult, costly, and time-consuming to investigate and prosecute.
• C) Law enforcement and the courts are often so busy with violent crimes that little time is left for fraud cases.
• D) all of the above

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