Question

question 7 of 20
which activity is an example of fraud?

a. tomas accidentally pays using his credit card after he had it canceled.

b. greg gets a second opinion on his surgery after he breaks his leg skiing.

c. alexa files the repair estimates for her car with her insurance company.

d. victoria writes a check to herself from her aunts checkbook without permission.

Explanation:

• Option A: Accidental use of a canceled card is not fraud as it's unintentional.
• Option B: Seeking a second medical opinion is a normal, legal action.
• Option C: Filing legitimate repair estimates with insurance is proper, not fraud.
• Option D: Writing a check from someone else’s checkbook without permission is unauthorized use of funds, which is a form of fraud (e.g., check fraud or embezzlement - like in this case).

Answer:

D. Victoria writes a check to herself from her aunt's checkbook without permission.