BlogStolen Lives – International Sex TraffickingJanuary 10, 2024 by Verafin Human trafficking is financially motivated. Described as a “crime that involves other crimes,” human trafficking is typically connected to illicit money flow, corruption, document fraud, trafficking in illicit goods, cybercrime and terrorism. Sexual exploitation remains the most common motive for... |
BlogNational Human Trafficking Prevention MonthJanuary 10, 2024 by Timea Nagy Today, as you read this, millions of people around the world are trapped in the harsh reality of human trafficking. From young children to adults of any age and gender, there are vulnerable people in your community, city, and country who... |
InfographicDetecting Human TraffickingFinancial institutions can play a key role in detecting human trafficking activity related to forced labor and sex trafficking. When a financial institution has the... |
BlogHidden in Plain Sight: Domestic Sex TraffickingJanuary 3, 2024 by Verafin Human trafficking can occur anywhere – the reality of domestic sex trafficking is that it is closer than you think. Victims of domestic sex trafficking are individuals targeted within their own neighborhoods, cities, towns, or country. While numbers are massively... |
InfographicThe Mounting Menace of Investment ScamsInvestment scams, also known as financial grooming, are causing significant financial and emotional harm for countless victims around the world. Losses to the fraud increased... |
eBookHuman Trafficking: Know the Behavior, Uncover the CrimeAccording to the U.S. Department of State, an estimated 27.6 million people across the globe are impacted by human trafficking and forced labor at any... |
BlogA Ruthless ScamSeptember 26, 2023 by Verafin A prominent virtual currency investment scam, with the demeaning label “pig butchering,” is creating significant financial and emotional harm for countless victims around the world – criminals defrauded victims of more than $2 billion USD in 2022. Known as financial... |
Feature SheetCanada AML Compliance & ManagementFinancial institutions are facing significant challenges in keeping pace with the growing complexities of financial crime. As financial crimes grow more sophisticated and regulatory requirements continue... |
Archived WebinarAdverse Media ScreeningOriginally Presented: July 20, 2023 The people making headlines may also be customers at your financial institution. Your own internal due diligence is only part of your customer’s story. Watch... |
Archived WebinarStronger Together: Collaborative Approaches to Enhance AML/CFT ProgramsOriginally Presented: June 21, 2023 As financial institutions continue to align their AML/CFT programs with FinCEN’s National Priorities, collaborative approaches continue to provide a more complete view of money laundering... |
