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Human smuggling: New FinCEN alert puts financial institutions on guard

Abrigo

You might like this upcoming webinar, " Human trafficking awareness: Detecting, reporting, and partnering for survivors." According to the Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center , human smuggling along the southwest border generates an estimated $2-$6 billion in annual revenue. . How human smugglers operate.

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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

Abrigo

A scam usually begins with online contact via social media or dating apps. Use the following list to educate your customers on best practices for protecting their assets: Verify the validity of any investment opportunity from strangers or long-lost contacts on social media websites.

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AI fraud challenges: How to guard against losses

Abrigo

Get more tips for managing the AML program from this webinar: "Conquering BSA challenges: Best practices for managing a successful AML program" DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 AI can enhance our efficiency, but financial institutions must be on guard against AI fraud. Here are several suggestions for tightening security.

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Good Customer Service, Does it Create Good Customer Experiences?

Perficient

I recently participated in IBM’s live webinar series, LinkedIn LIVE, to talk about customer experience, and whether good customer service is enough to provide a sincere customer experience during these unprecedented times. Retailers can use multiple ways of communication such as emails, text, and social media.

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The Current Banking Crisis – 10 Not So Apparent Lessons

South State Correspondent

8) Deposit Impact of Social Media: SVB’s customer base and followers were highly active on Twitter and other social media properties. The more active your customer base and “friends of the bank” are on social media, the shorter you can expect your deposit duration when sentiment turns negative.

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Everyday technology for everyday challenges at accounting and valuation firms

Abrigo

Sageworks recently hosted a webinar to review some of the technologies that can help accounting and valuation firms tackle everyday challenges, and the replay is available here. Experts surveyed by Pew Research predict that by 2025, the Internet will become ‘like electricity’ — less visible, yet more deeply embedded in people’s lives.

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10 Twitter accounts every accountant should follow

Abrigo

Information overload seems to be an occupational hazard for anyone spending time on the internet these days, particularly on social media channels. He shares a variety of content- from webinars on the ACA to quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.-with with his Twitter followers (a number that now exceeds 11 thousand).