The last step of the fraud fighting model is follow-up.What is the likely outcome when a company allow perpetrators to go unprosecuted?
A)The company will avoid bad publicity.
B)The perpetrator and others in the company will commit fraud again in the future.
C)The perpetrator will be saved from pain and embarrassment and having learned his or her lesson will not commit fraud again.
D)Management will send a signal that fraud will not be tolerated.

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Allowing perpetrators to go unprosecuted sends a message that fraud will be tolerated within the company. This lack of consequences could encourage not only the perpetrator but also others within the company to commit fraud again in the future. Therefore, it is important to prosecute fraudsters to deter future fraud and ensure the company's financial well-being.

The Last Step of the Fraud Fighting Model Is Follow-Up