答案:The main limitations of conducting searches for public records using online databases include:·Online coverage of public records varies widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and therefore, there are many degrees of accessibility to public records between jurisdictions.·Online public records searches are limited in the area they cover. Therefore, when looking for information on a subject, fraud examiners often must search for public records in multiple jurisdictions.·Often, online public records are brief abstracts of the original public record.·The source of the information compiled in an online database must be reliable.·Fraud examiners must validate information retrieved from online databases to determine if it is accurate and up-to-date.·The public records compiled in an electronic format might cover only a limited period.·Online searches can be erratic in the information they return.