Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) in private and public organizations has undergone big changes due to paradigm shifts in business dynamics, emerging threats, regulatory climate and technological advancements. However, in the last few months, the world has been experiencing something unprecedented that has made all other changes somewhat secondary: The…
Read moreWe know there’s been a flood of information and updates about the government’s economic impact payments, or so-called stimulus checks, lately. But quickly and safely moving massive amounts of money into the hands of those who need it is a big job with a lot of moving parts. We also…
Read moreFraud Perpetrators are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. Those scammers are setting up websites to sell bogus products, and using fake emails, texts, and social media posts as a ruse to take your money and get your personal information. The emails and posts may be promoting awareness and…
Read moreFraud Perpetrators are adapting existing technology to play on people’s fears around corona-virus. Some examples of COVID-19 scams include: Treatment scams: Fraud Perpetrators are offering to sell fake cures, vaccines, and advice on unproven treatments for COVID-19 Supply scams: Fraud Perpetrators are creating fake shops, websites, social media accounts, and email addresses…
Read moreIf there’s a high demand online for health and safety items, like facemasks and paper products, guess what scammers pretend to sell? That’s right: health and safety items, like facemasks and paper products. Since the beginning of March, dozens of people, including healthcare workers, have told the FTC they paid…
Read more