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Scandals Mega Table

Scandals mega table. Roll a D20 first to identify the scandal accusation category, then roll a D6 for the specific complication.

d20 Scandal Accusation d6 Specific Complication
1 Accounting fraud and financial statement manipulation 1 Overstating revenue to mislead investors
2 Falsifying expenses to reduce tax liability
3 Concealing liabilities to improve financial ratios
4 Manipulating inventory records to inflate assets
5 Artificially delaying expense recognition
6 Fabricating non-existent transactions
2 Insider trading and market manipulation 1 Executives trading company stock before earnings announcements
2 Leaking non-public information to favoured investors
3 Coordinated efforts to manipulate stock prices
4 Using front-running to profit from client orders
5 Spreading false rumours to impact stock prices
6 Abusing influence over media outlets for financial gain
3 Data privacy mishandling of customer data 1 Failing to secure customer data from hackers
2 Ignoring known security vulnerabilities
3 Unauthorised employee access to customer data
4 Inadequate encryption of sensitive information
5 Selling customer data to third parties without consent
6 Inadequate data breach response plan
4 Labour exploitation and poor working conditions 1 Paying below minimum wage
2 Ignoring workplace safety regulations
3 Excessive employee overtime without compensation
4 Child labour and human trafficking
5 Denying employee benefits and rights
6 Creating a toxic workplace culture
5 Product safety issues and recalls 1 Manufacturing defects leading to injury
2 Contamination of consumable products
3 Failure to meet industry safety standards
4 Negligent product design causing harm
5 Inadequate product testing and quality control
6 Concealing known product risks and defects
6 Environmental pollution and negligence 1 Illegal discharge of industrial waste
2 Excessive greenhouse gas emissions
3 Deforestation and habitat destruction
4 Inadequate containment of hazardous materials
5 Depletion of natural resources
6 Failure to comply with environmental regulations
7 Discrimination and harassment 1 Hostile work environment due to racial discrimination
2 Sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace
3 Unequal pay and promotion based on gender
4 Failing to provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities
5 Age discrimination in hiring and promotion
6 Retaliation against whistleblowers or complaints
8 Intellectual property theft and patent infringement 1 Using copyrighted materials without permission
2 Infringing on trademarks and brand identity
3 Copying proprietary technology without permission
4 Misappropriating trade secrets
5 Patent infringement leading to legal action
6 Infringing on software licensing agreements
9 Price-fixing and collusion 1 Colluding with competitors to fix prices
2 Sharing pricing information with competitors
3 Group boycotts of suppliers or customers
4 Forming monopolies and restricting competition
5 Bid rigging and market allocation
6 Creating artificial barriers to entry for new competitors
10 Bribery and corruption 1 Paying bribes to secure contracts and deals
2 Embezzlement and misappropriation of company funds
3 Offering gifts or entertainment to secure favours
4 Political campaign contributions to sway legislation
5 Nepotism and cronyism in hiring and promotion
6 Kickbacks and quid pro quo arrangements
11 Embezzlement and misappropriation of funds 1 Diverting company funds for personal use
2 Falsifying expense reports for personal gain
3 Stealing physical assets from the company
4 Creating false vendor invoices and collecting payments
5 Misusing company credit cards for personal expenses
6 Selling company assets for personal gain
12 Tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance 1 Falsifying tax documents to reduce tax liability
2 Using offshore tax havens to evade taxes
3 Overstating tax deductions to reduce tax liability
4 Creating fake transactions to evade taxes
5 Transferring profits to subsidiaries in low-tax jurisdictions
6 Failing to report income from foreign sources
13 Misleading advertising and false claims 1 Making false health claims about products
2 Misrepresenting product features and benefits
3 Deceiving customers with fake sales and discounts
4 Falsifying customer reviews and ratings
5 Using misleading packaging and labeling
6 False advertising about environmental impact
14 Conflict of interest and unethical business relationships 1 Using company funds for personal vices or hobbies
2 Accepting gifts or favours from clients or vendors
3 Owning personal stakes in companies that compete with the employer
4 Serving on the board of directors for competing companies
5 Offering jobs or preferential treatment to friends or relatives
6 Creating personal financial relationships with clients or vendors
15 Executive misconduct and inappropriate behaviour 1 Discrimination, harassment or bullying of employees
2 Engaging in workplace affairs with subordinates
3 Substance abuse and addiction affecting work performance
4 Abusing company resources for personal gain
5 Engaging in business deals with family members
6 Failing to disclose conflicts of interest or unethical behaviour
16 Supply chain and sourcing controversies 1 Using child labour or slave labour in manufacturing
2 Using suppliers with poor labour or environmental practices
3 Purchasing materials from illegal sources
4 Failing to ensure ethical sourcing of raw materials
5 Disregarding worker safety in the supply chain
6 Using suppliers with links to terrorist groups
17 Illegal dumping of hazardous waste 1 Disposing of hazardous materials in unapproved sites
2 Dumping toxic waste in public waterways
3 Falsifying records to hide illegal dumping
4 Neglecting to follow regulations for hazardous waste disposal
5 Refusing to properly dispose of hazardous materials
6 Ignoring environmental regulations for profit
18 Regulatory non-compliance and legal violations 1 Ignoring health and safety regulations
2 Violating environmental regulations
3 Failing to comply with labor laws and regulations
4 Breaking antitrust laws and regulations
5 Violating securities and exchange commission rules
6 Failing to comply with privacy laws and regulations
19 Unfair competition and anti-trust issues 1 Predatory pricing to force competitors out of business
2 Forcing exclusive contracts to limit competition
3 Engaging in exclusive dealing with suppliers or customers
4 Tying arrangements that force customers to buy products or services together
5 Colluding with competitors to restrict competition
6 Price discrimination against certain customers or suppliers
20 Unauthorized use of customer data 1 Selling customer data to advertisers without consent
2 Using customer data to gain a competitive advantage
3 Sharing customer data with third-party companies
4 Using customer data for targeted marketing without consent
5 Failing to properly protect customer data from hackers
6 Creating data silos to prevent competition from accessing customer data
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