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The true cost of fraud

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Measuring the cost of fraud losses. The true cost of fraud goes beyond the initial reported fraud losses Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Fraud scams made worse by the pandemic continue to be successful, while crypto-scams are emerging. That equates to $35 billion annually.

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AML human trafficking red flags and other ways banks can support victims

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Takeaway 2 AML staff should recognize human trafficking red flags and know their customers well to help detect suspicious activity in their communities. One issue that hurts people and communities everywhere is human trafficking, and January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

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FinCEN Releases AML/CTF Priorities: Implications for Community Financial Institutions

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Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. While these are general today, the AMLA requires that regulations be written around each Priority, as appropriate. Community financial institutions generally have a much lower risk profile than larger U.S.

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Prevention is the Key to Stopping Elder Financial Exploitation & Fraud

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Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. . Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation and fraud continue to rise as the baby boomer generation ages. Takeaway 3 Education and reporting are key to preventing this type of fraud, so know your state's policies. .

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5 reasons your financial institution should attend the ThinkBIG 2024 conference

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Attendees return from ThinkBIG energized and informed so they can continue positively impacting their institutions and, more importantly, their communities. The Fighting Financial Crime track will focus on BSA compliance, anti-money-laundering (AML), and fraud detection topics. Don’t take our word for it, though.

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OCC Highlights, AML & CRA Risks

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Other, traditional financial crime risks, especially fraud, continue to demand banks’ vigilance. Significant increases in Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) filings related to fraud highlight the importance of effective processes to prevent, identify, and file SARs within a timely manner.

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FinCEN Calls on Financial Institutions to Protect Consumers from COVID-19 Fraud

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Community banks and credit unions partnered with their communities to help families and businesses through these unprecedented times , causing spikes in consumer fraud that must be faced head on. According to the new advisory , t wo fraud typologies are trending: imposter scams and money mule schemes. Learn More.

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