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A fraud examiner contacts a witness regarding an interview. If the respondent says. 'I'm too busy." how should the fraud examiner react?
Suggested Answer: B
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38 comments · newest first
YU
Yuki
11 months ago
Honestly, I’d just explain the consequences if they refuse.
DE
Dean
11 months ago
Cautioning them about being suspicious seems harsh.
NA
Nan
11 months ago
Really? I doubt they'll just reschedule easily.
CH
Cherry
12 months ago
Agree, stressing the interview will be short is key!
TI
Timothy
12 months ago
I think option D is the best choice. Just ask for a better time.
FR
Francesco
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought avoiding the interview could be seen as suspicious, but I’m not sure if that’s the best approach here.
AU
Audra
1 year ago
I feel like I read somewhere that making the witness feel pressured could backfire, so maybe option B is better?
MA
Margurite
1 year ago
I practiced a question like this where the right response was to find a more convenient time for the witness. I think that might be option D.
FL
Flo
1 year ago
I think I remember that stressing the importance of the interview is key, but I'm not sure if that means I should just say it will be short or something else.
ED
Edelmira
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'd probably go with option D and try to find a more convenient time. Pushing too hard could backfire, and we want the witness to feel comfortable and willing to cooperate. Building trust is key in these situations.
YO
Yoko
1 year ago
I think option B is the way to go here. Stressing that the interview will be short and trying to accommodate the witness's schedule seems like the most diplomatic approach. We want to get the information we need, but also maintain a good relationship.
LE
Leoma
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I'd want to approach it carefully and try to understand the witness's perspective. Maybe option D would be the best approach to try to find a more convenient time.
SH
Sherron
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. The witness is being evasive, so I'm not sure if option A or C would be the best approach. I'd want to avoid being too confrontational, but also make it clear that their participation is important.
BR
Bronwyn
1 year ago
This looks like a tricky NFS question. I'll need to think carefully about the mount options and how they handle server availability.
EM
Emogene
2 years ago
Haha, 'I'm too busy' - that's the oldest excuse in the book! Option D is definitely the way to go.
SO
Soledad
2 years ago
C: Let me know when you're available, and we can set something up.
MA
Maile
2 years ago
B: Sure, I can make time for the interview.
JE
Jeannetta
2 years ago
A: Can we schedule a time that works better for you?
FI
Fidelia
2 years ago
Option A sounds a bit heavy-handed. We want the witness to feel comfortable, not coerced.
KE
Keneth
2 years ago
C) Caution the witness that avoidance of the interview will be considered suspicious.
FR
Freeman
2 years ago
B) Stress that the interview will be short.
LU
Lura
2 years ago
D) Inquire about a more convenient time
LE
Leatha
2 years ago
I think stressing that the interview will be short could also help convince the witness to participate.
ST
Stevie
2 years ago
I agree with Hayley. It's important to be flexible with scheduling the interview.
HA
Hayley
2 years ago
I think the fraud examiner should inquire about a more convenient time.
AR
Arlette
2 years ago
I'd go with D as well. It's important to accommodate the witness's schedule and concerns, not force the issue.
FR
Frank
2 years ago
B) Stress that the interview will be short.
TA
Tawna
2 years ago
D) Inquire about a more convenient time
TE
Tegan
2 years ago
A) Explain that the respondent will be subject to discipline if they do not participate
BE
Bethanie
2 years ago
Definitely D. Pushing too hard or threatening the witness is only going to make them more resistant. Building trust is key.
MI
Mike
2 years ago
Fraud Examiner: Great, let's find a time that works for both of us.
OL
Oliva
2 years ago
Witness: Yes, that would be better.
LU
Ludivina
2 years ago
Fraud Examiner: Can we schedule a more convenient time for you?
MA
Matilda
2 years ago
Witness: I'm too busy.
DW
Dwight
2 years ago
I think option D is the best approach. Flexibility and understanding go a long way in getting a witness to cooperate.
MO
Monroe
2 years ago
Yes, that would be better. Thank you.
SE
Serita
2 years ago
Can we schedule a more convenient time for you?
MA
Maynard
2 years ago
I'm too busy.