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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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FinCEN issues alert on Russian sanctions evasion in real estate market

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FinCEN alert targets Russian CRE sanctions evasions FinCEN reminded banks of red flags to watch for to detect CRE market money laundering, particularly by sanctioned Russian elites. Explore FAQs and best practices for Russian sanctions compliance at your institution. Learn from the experts.

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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. The real estate market is enticing to more than just new homeowners or investors. Real estate market AML risks Real estate is a proven, traditional, and well-established marketplace.

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Is the U.S. Keeping Up in the Digital Asset Space?

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Innovation is key in the world of decentralized currencies The United States will have to be creative to stay competitive globally as digital assets enter the mainstream. However, today it is still a relatively new market that does not have mainstream usage within the United States. Executive Action. Priorities.

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PayPal Launches eCommerce Platform For Online Merchants

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The platform also aims to simplify compliance and help merchants meet the changing regulatory demands in the more than 200 markets in which it operates. ” Ready noted that starting Monday (June 3), the PayPal Commerce Platform will be available in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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

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FinCEN data shows that human trafficking in the United States takes place in a wide variety of industries—hospitality, agriculture, janitorial services, construction, restaurants, domestic work, and so on. Identify human trafficking behavioral indicators with this checklist: "Human Trafficking Red Flags."

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MoneyGram’s Digital Growth Not Enough To Boost Earnings

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2) that missed expectations as the firm grappled with some softness in its United States markets and some international corridors. The growth in digital activity was offset a bit by larger trends that included the impact of compliance requirements. MoneyGram reported third-quarter results on Thursday (Nov.