The most effective theme of interviewing is:
A) that help is being sought
B) the motive for committing the fraud
C) the fraud and how it evolved
D) the suspect's involvement in the fraud
E) none of the above

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A: A is correct.
B: B is incorrect because the motive for committing the fraud will not always induce the interviewee to help you. In fact, the thing you need the most is help, so this is the most effective theme of your interview. Discussing the motive for fraud might interest some, but it might discourage others.
C: C is incorrect because the fraud is not always the most effective theme of the interview. You need to discuss the fraud, but having the fraud be the theme of your interview could frighten away interviewees who would normally help.
D: D is incorrect because the suspect's involvement in the fraud will not always help the interview. The interviewee very well could have no idea about the suspect's involvement in the fraud; and therefore, the interview would be worthless. However, the interviewee could be willing to provide you with some information about the fraud itself, or abnormal circumstances that are occurring as long as you focus on the theme of help.
E: E is incorrect because A is correct; therefore, "none of the above" is not applicable.

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