The incidence of online fraud and identify theft would increase for each of the following reasons except:
A)There is growth in EC sales and the number of shoppers with higher incomes.
B)Information is a valuable form of currency.
C)Hackers are increasingly motived by fame and notoriety.
D)Scammers are outsourcing work to programmers to gain control of computers or wireless networks.

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Hackers being motivated by fame and notoriety would not necessarily increase online fraud and identity theft. In fact, such motivations may lead them to simply hack systems without the intent to steal or use personal information for fraudulent purposes. The other three options are likely to increase the incidence of online fraud and identity theft, as they involve either increased access or increased incentive for criminals to exploit personal information.

The Incidence of Online Fraud and Identify Theft Would Increase