Question

A timekeeping clerk fills out data forms for hours worked by 300 employees for a railroad. He found that there was very little oversight over the system so he filled out forms for overtime hours worked, using the names of employees who frequently worked overtime, but entered his own employee number on the forms which were then entered onto the computer. The clerk was issued the extra pay for the overtime. What is this crime? A. Hacking

B. Scanning C. Data diddling
D. Masquerading

Answer 1

The crime described in this scenario is known as "C. Data diddling." Data diddling refers to the unauthorized alteration or manipulation of data for personal gain or to deceive others. In this case, the timekeeping clerk manipulated the overtime data by filling out forms with the names of employees who frequently worked overtime, but entered his own employee number, resulting in him receiving extra pay for overtime he did not actually work. This action involves fraudulent manipulation of data for personal financial benefit.