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Navigating the U.S.-Mexico border: Understanding the surge in criminal activity

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While many think of trade, commerce, and cultural exchange when considering this region, ignoring the undertow of illicit activities is impossible—the border remains a hotspot for drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, human trafficking, and smuggling operations, necessitating vigilant scrutiny and transaction monitoring within the U.S.

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FinCEN reissues real estate Geographic Targeting Orders

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Stay up to the date on emerging fraud trends. Fraud Prevention. FinCEN issued guidance in 2017 for GTO responsibilities for financial institutions, and this guidance is still applicable today ( FIN-2017-A003 ). FinCEN also issued FAQs , which you may find useful. . keep me informed. BSA Rules and Regulation. Customer Due Diligence.