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FedNow fraud prevention for credit unions: A guide for AML, fraud teams

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Prevent fraud when adopting FedNow Credit unions can prevent fraud as they connect to FedNow. Use this guide to understand available tools and the steps AML and fraud teams should take. You might also like this FedNow implementation guide with details on appropriate AML/CFT and fraud considerations.

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ACH fraud: Lessons for AML programs from a recent court case

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Court case: Credit union held liable for ACH fraud losses A construction company argued the financial institution "failed to establish a reasonable routine" for monitoring suspicious activity alerts tied to ACH. Takeaway 3 Remember that ACH fraud risk also occurs in the placement stage of a fraudulent or money laundering scheme.

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5 Ways Your Transaction Monitoring System Can Detect Covid-19 Related Fraud

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Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. COVID-19-related fraud schemes are escalating at an alarming rate. How can your transaction monitoring system detect trending COVID-19 related fraud?

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5 Ways Your Transaction Monitoring System Can Detect COVID-19 Related Fraud

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Key Takeaways COVID-19-related fraud are not new typologies; they just have a new spin. Adjusting your velocity scenarios can help detect money mule scams and check fraud. . COVID-19-related fraud schemes are escalating at an alarming rate. How can your transaction monitoring system detect trending COVID-19 related fraud?

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Secrets to Budgeting for BSA/AML and Fraud Software

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Insights into budgeting for BSA/AML and fraud software. What BSA/AML and fraud software matches your needs best? Best practices when budgeting for BSA/AML and fraud software As budgeting season kicks off, it is essential to understand your department’s goals for the next year to accurately budget for BSA/AML and Fraud software.

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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

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Avoid fraud losses from pig butchering scams FinCrime professionals looking to prevent pig butchering scams in the age of cryptocurrency can follow these steps to tighten security. Takeaway 1 Investment fraud schemes known as pig butchering scams contributed to $3.3 billion in fraud losses in 2022. billion in 2021.

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Visa Chip Cards Reduced Counterfeit Fraud By 87 Pct

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Visa announced that since their inception, chip cards have reduced counterfeit fraud by 87 percent. . Chip cards are increasingly becoming the norm as usage and acceptance has continued to grow since the EMV standard was first introduced in 2011,” the company said. Counterfeit fraud dollars for all U.S.

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