Dean and Mary agree to sell fake stock to investors and disappear into the mountains with the proceeds.They print the stock and send offers to persons through the mail and make offers in person,but are unable to sell any of the fake stock.Dean and Mary are afraid they will get caught and go stay with Mary's friend Kathleen in another state.Kathleen gives Dean and Mary her car to escape,but the car breaks down a few blocks from Kathleen's house.Mary and Dean are picked up by the police as they try to get Kathleen's car running.Which of the following is true?

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Dean and Mary have committed conspiracy to commit fraud by offering fake stock to potential investors, which is a crime. Additionally, they could potentially be charged with attempted fraud or attempted theft even though they were unsuccessful in selling the fake stock. Kathleen did not commit a crime as she was not aware of Dean and Mary's plan to commit fraud and did not actively aid them in their criminal activities.

Dean and Mary Agree to Sell Fake Stock to Investors