According to your textbook, which of the following may be the fastest growing sector of credit card fraud?

A. Terrorist organizations that use credit card fraud to finance their operations
B. Asian gangs who obtain credit cards in your name and run up bills rapidly and leave the area
C. Counterfeiting of credit cards
D. Individuals who are unable to keep up with monthly payments on their credit cards and have to file bankruptcy, requiring other holders to make up the loss to the companies


Answer: C

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