Agency
A South Carolina buyer's agent who helps a buyer commit mortgage fraud by inflating the purchase price is:
AActing within the scope of agency if the buyer requests it
BCommitting fraud and subject to criminal prosecution and license revocation✓ Correct
CProviding a legitimate service
DProtected by the duty of loyalty to the buyer
Explanation
Participating in mortgage fraud (inflating prices, misrepresenting income, etc.) is a federal crime.
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