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NY Man Gets Jail Time For $390K Card Skimming Scheme

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By using secret card-reading devices and pinhole cameras at various locations, Rusu and others were able to commit a widespread bank fraud conspiracy that targeted various banks in Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey from August 2014 to November 2016, according to law enforcement.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

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Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases.

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FinCEN Tightens Real Estate Cash-Buyer Reporting Threshold

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While the previous purchase amount threshold varied by city, it’s now set at $300,000 for each metropolitan area, covering certain counties within the following major locations: Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.

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Real Estate Money Laundering An Increasing Focus Of Governments

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The rule applies to all title companies that deal in markets that have luxury real estate including Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle, noted the report. As for the U.K.,

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FinCEN Steps up Efforts to Protect Against the Six Biggest Threats to the U.S. Financial System

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Financial Institution Response : FI fraud teams must be aware of the different types of cyber-enabled threats, and if possible, have an automated solution to detect the various fraud typologies. Be familiar with the FinCEN advisory and file SARs when applicable. The 12 major U.S.

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The Best Opportunities for Retail Banks to Improve Customer Experience

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And it’s not just about happy customers… Boston Consulting Group data indicates personalizing customer journeys can lead to a 10-30% increase in revenue. Customers will inevitably face data breaches, identity theft, and fraud. In a world where customers can access sensitive information from anywhere, security vulnerabilities abound.

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The Best Opportunities for Retail Banks to Improve Customer Experience

Cisco

And it’s not just about happy customers… Boston Consulting Group data indicates personalizing customer journeys can lead to a 10-30% increase in revenue. Customers will inevitably face data breaches, identity theft, and fraud. In a world where customers can access sensitive information from anywhere, security vulnerabilities abound.