Committing a fraud because the employee feels "I deserve a pay raise. The company owes this to me" is related to what part of the Fraud Triangle?
A)Realization
B)Perceived opportunity
C)Rationalization
D)Perceived pressure

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Rationalization is the part of the Fraud Triangle where fraudsters justify their fraudulent behavior to themselves by finding a morally acceptable reason. In this scenario, the employee believes that they deserve a pay raise and that the company owes it to them, which is a form of rationalization.

Committing a Fraud Because the Employee Feels "I Deserve a Pay