In some auctions, ____, employed by the seller or the auctioneer, can make bids on behalf of the seller.
A)auction agents
B)faux bidders
C)shill bidders
D)auction dealers

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Shill bidders are employed by the seller or the auctioneer to bid on their behalf, with the intention of artificially increasing the price of the item being sold. Auction agents and dealers may also make bids, but the term "shill bidder" specifically refers to those who are secretly bidding on behalf of the seller. Faux bidders is not a commonly used term in auction terminology.

In Some Auctions, ____, Employed by the Seller or the Auctioneer