Research on unethical consumer behavior, such as fraudulent automobile insurance claims or unauthorized downloading of music, movies, and software, indicates that these acts are rarely motivated by economic need. What influences these behaviors?

Unethical Consumer Behavior

Actions by consumers that are considered morally wrong or unacceptable by societal standards, such as shoplifting or fraudulent returns.

Fraudulent Automobile Insurance

Illicit activities involving deception to unlawfully obtain payment or benefits from an auto insurance policy.

Unauthorized Downloading

The act of obtaining digital content such as music, movies, or software without permission from the copyright holder, usually in violation of copyright laws.