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Wire fraud: What it is and how to prevent it

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Fraudsters continuously evolve their tactics, using social engineering, phishing scams, and sophisticated impersonation schemes to deceive victims into sending funds to fraudulent accounts. Strengthening financial security Wire transfers and other electronic fund transfers offer speed and efficiency but also come with inherent risks.

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RMAI Update August 2024

RMAi Blog

The scam resulted in numerous unauthorized electronic transfers being made from the customers’ accounts at the financial institution. The plaintiff financial institution reimbursed its customers for the unauthorized transactions as mandated by the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA).

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FinCEN Issues Advisory on COVID-19 Related Medical Scams Transactional Red Flags for your Suspicious Activity Monitoring Program

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In addition to the current advisory, FinCEN issued a notice reminding financial institutions of their BSA reporting requirements, expecting financial institutions to continue following a risk-based approach and to diligently adhere to their BSA obligations. . C&I Loans. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. SBA Lending.

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Consumer Lending Compliance: Hot-Button Issues to Monitor

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You might also like this webinar, "Consumer Lending 101.". Regulation E, implementing the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA). This applies not only to consumer loans but to mortgages — residential and commercial—every form of credit in America,” he said during a recent Abrigo webinar, “ Consumer Lending 101.”.

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Understanding Regulation E compliance: What financial institutions need to know

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This blog will break down what Reg E compliance entails, the basics of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) , and the potential consequences for financial institutions that fail to comply. It is part of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA), a law passed in 1978 to safeguard consumers using electronic payment systems.

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What is a payment system?

Abrigo

Some of the most relevant include: Regulation E Governs electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and protects consumers from unauthorized transactions. Regulation CC Establishes rules for check clearing and funds availability.