Fraud Schemes & Scams

Financial institutions need to be on the lookout for fraudsters who use a variety of ploys to swindle individuals. These schemes and scams can generate... 

Cyber Crime: A Growing Threat

The threat to the U.S. financial system from cybercriminals is always evolving. This infographic highlights the growing threat of cybercrime with data from the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), and... 

Information Sharing: By the Numbers

E-mail Compromise Fraud Schemes

E-mail compromise fraud schemes such as Business E-mail Compromise (BEC) are a growing problem for financial institutions. As criminals use e-mail compromise to exploit the... 

Synthetic Identity Fraud

How are synthetic identities created and exploited in financial institutions? Highlights:  Identity Fraud and SSN Hackers and Data Breaches Synthetic Identity Fraud How Financial Institutions... 

Anatomy of a Million Dollar Crime Ring

Highlights: How much can a crime ring generate in illicit funds? What types of fraudulent activities are funding crime rings? Are risky entities using identity... 

Red Flags for New Account Fraud

Criminals are finding new ways to perpetrate fraud through new accounts, including the use of stolen or synthetic identities. This infographic highlights the challenges of... 

Human Trafficking: Modern-Day Slavery

Updated January 31, 2017 Modern slavery is connected to a host of 21st century challenges — from environmental sustainability to advancing the lives of women... 

Basics of 314(b) Collaboration

This infographic introduces you to peer collaboration through Section 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act. To help you get started collaborating with confidence, we’ve compiled... 

12 Red Flags for Funnel Accounts Used to Launder Money

Illegal accounts that funnel “dirty” money made from crimes, such as human trafficking, human smuggling, and drug trafficking, are on the rise. These accounts are...