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The Most Common Method for Billing Scheme

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The most common method for billing scheme is:

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The most common method for billing schemes is "register."

A billing scheme is a type of occupational fraud where an employee causes a payment to be made to a fictitious vendor or diverts payments to themselves or a third-party accomplice.

The "register" method involves an employee manipulating the cash register to create false refunds or voids. The employee then pockets the cash, or creates a fake customer account to direct the funds into their own bank account. This method is often referred to as a "lapping scheme" since the employee will apply the funds from the next victim's payment to cover the previous victim's missing funds, creating a cycle of fraud.

The "tips" method involves an employee soliciting or accepting tips from customers, and not reporting them to the employer. The "accident" method involves an employee causing a false accident on company property or while conducting company business, and then submitting fraudulent claims for damages.

Therefore, the correct answer is A, "Register," as it is the most common method for billing schemes.