What type of fraud scheme would MOST LIKELY be revealed by comparing a company's personnel records with its payroll records to identify duplicate addresses and government identification numbers?
Rationale for Correct Answer:A ghost employee scheme occurs when fictitious or former employees remain on payroll. Detecting duplicate addresses, Social Security/Government ID numbers, or other anomalies between HR and payroll records is a classic detection method for ghost employees.
Analysis of Incorrect Options:
A. Fraudulent commissions scheme – Relates to sales manipulation, not duplicate personnel records.
B. Falsified hours and salary scheme – Involves timekeeping, not fictitious employees.
C. Expense reimbursement scheme – Concerns fraudulent expense claims, unrelated to payroll records.
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