CFE – Investigation — Question 84

Thea is conducting a fraud examination for a company and suspects one of the company's vendors (a one-person operation) of fraudulent billing. Thea wants to obtain a copy of the suspect individual’s credit report and personal data from a third-party information broker. If Thea works in a jurisdiction that regulates the distribution of personal credit information, she cannot obtain the suspect's personal credit data under any circumstances.

Answer options

• A. True
• B. False

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is False because while there are regulations around the distribution of personal credit information, there may be circumstances under which Thea can obtain the individual's credit data, such as with proper authorization or legal reasons. Therefore, stating that she cannot obtain the data under any circumstances is incorrect.