MrSnarey Devised and Conducted a Fraudulent Scheme While Working as an Agent

Mr.Snarey devised and conducted a fraudulent scheme while working as an agent of Mutual Life.What would the likely result be?

A) Neither the agent nor the company could be liable,because Snarey was only an agent,and the company had no actual knowledge.
B) Only the agent was liable,because the action taken was dishonest and therefore outside the scope of the agency relationship.
C) Since Snarey was an agent with authority to enter into this general type of transaction,the company was vicariously liable for his conduct.
D) The company could be liable only if it were shown Snarey was an employee acting under the direction of a superior.
E) The doctrine of caveat emptor was applied.