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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

Abrigo

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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A Guide to Fortify Your Institution Against Senior-Level Embezzlement Risks

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Clear Policies and Procedures: Establishing clear guidelines and protocol practices is crucial in safeguarding your business. Establish clear guidelines and protocols for financial transactions, approvals, and reporting. Avoid having one person with complete control over transactions from start to finish.

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Global Payments: Taking A Personalized Approach To Fighting Fraud

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The Reserve Bank of India recently released guidelines outlining an approved method that private companies could use for conducting KYC checks online by using videos. FIs in the United Arab Emirates are also looking to get ahead of fraud with improved digital KYC practices. Find the full story in the Tracker. About The Tracker.

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How the Money Transmitter Modernization Act could build a more unified future

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Since the passing of this model money transmitter act, many states have introduced or fully adopted these standardized guidelines. Encouraging innovation : Inconsistent regulations can deter fintech companies from entering certain markets.

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Report: Purported COVID-19 Vaccines Hit Dark Web

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Pharmaceuticals supply chain security expert Amy Shortman reportedly told the Financial Times: “There will always be a market for people who wouldn't necessarily have access to that medicine and wanted to protect themselves and their families. In the United States, the FBI posted guidelines on its website for avoiding COVID-19 crime.

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Model governance comes to fraud detection

Insights on Business

Payment fraud detection has always had a bit more latitude than its counterparts in anti-money laundering, customer due diligence and even trade surveillance compliance. Unlike the latter areas, fraud prevention is an area not as heavily governed by regulations or specific rules of what a financial institution should or should not allow.

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Deep Dive: How Banks Are Innovating AML Strategies In The Face of Global Fraud

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Money laundering and similar forms of fraud have become more concerning for FIs as reports of cybercrime circulate globally. dollar as their currency of choice on the black market, which means American banks must alter their anti-fraud and AML strategies — especially as regulatory fragmentation divides the U.S.

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