Today is ๐ World #Internet Day
On 29 October, the first message was sent over the ARPANET in 1969, which is considered the precursor to the modern internet. That day, a team at UCLA attempted to send the word "LOGIN" to Stanford, but the system crashed after just two letters
3. ๐ User Education: Educate users on recognizing and avoiding scams like "pig butchering" through clear awareness campaigns.
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๐จ Beware of the "Jessicas": Top Mitigation Strategies for VASPs Against Scams ๐จ
A recent investigation by the BBC has highlighted the growing threat of ๐ pig butchering scamsโwhere fraudsters build fake romantic relationships with "Jessica" to manipulate victims into investing
1. ๐ย Enhanced KYC/AML Procedures: Strengthen KYC/AML processes to detect and prevent scam-related activities.
2. ๐จย Transaction Monitoring: Use advanced tools to flag unusual patterns, especially involving stablecoins like Tether (USDT).
The ๐ฆ๐บ Australian FIU AUSTRAC recently published a fine Guide to Combat International ๐ฉโ๐ ๐จโ๐ Students being exploited as Money #Mules. ๐ด
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Hey Compliance & Fintech Friends! New Wolfsberg FAQ Alert!
Just checked out the ๐บ ๐ Wolfsberg Group's new FAQs on country risks. Itโs a goldmine for anyone in AML/CTF. Worth a look if youโre navigating this complex world. ๐ #AML#CTF#Wolfsberg#FAQ#riskassessment
This is #India's most used Payment Service Provider #PayTM (20 Million merchants, 300 Million retail users - according to their own website).
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