In the same way, shoplifters would never try to steal anything larger than something they can fit in their hand. In reality, they walk out of retail stores with

In the same way, shoplifters would never try to steal anything larger than something they can fit in their hand. In reality, they walk out of retail stores with objects as large as kayaks everyday -- often with the assistance of store staff. Why? Because everyone assumes no way this guy isn't legit because a bad guy would never attempt something so blatant. Asking for everything might sound more legitimate than asking for one small thing. Perps generally go with their gut. In this case, this "auditor" shot for the moon with the wrong mark.