Question

Black, a Certified Fraud Examiner, is conducting an admission-seeking interview of Red, a fraud suspect. Black asks Red: "Did you do this because you were mad, or was there a reason you did this?" Red replies: "I had a reason." Which of the following is the most appropriate response for Black to make?A. "I'm glad you had a good reason to do this."B. "It couldn't have been a very good reason."C. "Everyone says that."D. "I don't believe you."

Answer 1

A. "I'm glad you had a good reason to do this."

Step-by-step explanation:

This appropriate response is the best approach to be taken by Black because he is expecting Red to admit to the fact that he carried out the fraud irrespective of his reasons.

He would lead him on to admit to the fraud by stating his reasons. Red's admission to the fraud and stating the reason he carried out the fraud (whether good or bad reason) would nail him, thereby leading to Black concluding his investigation.