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Grandma Scam Culprits Caught

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Courthouse News Service reported that the San Diego DA’s office has helped take down an international fraud scheme that targeted seniors. One such scheme, coined the “Grandma Scam,” conned one San Diego woman out of $65,000. The suspected scammers — 20 in the U.S., He was found to have laundered nearly $4.2

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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. According to the National Association of Realtors, there were more than 106,000 real estate brokerage firms in the United States. of the United States GDP, with estimates exceeding $3.9

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Ransomware Hacks Costs Exceed $25M

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In the spring, a massive cyberattack hit everything from the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, European automakers, Chinese firms and any number of companies across other verticals, winnowing its way through disparate countries. National Security Agency, and that there was more than 126,000 cases of fraud.

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Fraud Ideas from FICO World 2022 – and Excitement for 2023!

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Fraud Ideas from FICO World 2022 – and Excitement for 2023! FICO World 2022 was an excellent event with a stellar fraud protection and compliance track - here's some of what we learned. It’s summer, and for most of San Diego, this year that means visiting “Top Gun” film locations or heading to one of our city’s amazing beaches.

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Average U.S. FICO® Score Stays Steady at 716, as Missed Payments and Consumer Debt Rises

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Each year, we provide insight into the national average FICO ® Score to help ensure consumers have a baseline measure of credit health standing. Each year, we provide insight into the national average FICO® Score to help ensure consumers have a baseline measure of credit health standing. Average U.S. by Ethan Dornhelm.

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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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Blanco discussed the organization’s active approach toward addressing the top financial threats to our financial system, our national security, and our communities and families. FinCEN is committed to addressing compliance failures that put our financial system and national security at risk. The 12 major U.S.

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The 2015 GonzoBanker Awards

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We don’t know what Los Alamos National Bank’s marketing department was drinking when it designed the customized water bottle labels, but we’re giving them big points for creativity. Driving real results instead of theoretical internal PowerPoint presentations will be a priority for all these newly promoted leaders. Click to enlarge. ‘It