Fraudsters typically try to justify their behavior by telling themselves that they intend to repay the amount stolen or that they believe the organization owes them the amount stolen.This justification is referred to as:
A)Opportunity
B)Rationalization
C)Incentive
D)Concealment

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Rationalization is the term used to describe how fraudsters justify their behavior to themselves. They may tell themselves that they are borrowing the money and intend to repay it, or that they are entitled to the money because they believe the organization owes them. This rationalization helps them to justify their actions and feel less guilty about committing the fraud. The other choices, Opportunity, Incentive, and Concealment, refer to other aspects of the fraud triangle.

Fraudsters Typically Try to Justify Their Behavior by Telling Themselves