FINCEN ALERT ON NATIONWIDE SURGE IN MAIL THEFT-RELATED CHECK (CHEQUE) FRAUD SCHEMES TARGETING THE US MAIL

On 27 February, an Alert from FinCEN on mail theft-related check (cheque) fraud, which generally pertains to the fraudulent negotiation of cheques stolen from the US Mail.  It says this type of fraud is the largest source of illicit proceeds in the US and represents one of the most significant money laundering threats to the US, as highlighted in the US Treasury’s most recent national money laundering risk assessment.  The information contained in the Alert is derived from FinCEN’s analysis of BSA data, open-source reporting, and information provided by law enforcement partners.

https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/FinCEN%20Alert%20Mail%20Theft-Related%20Check%20Fraud%20FINAL%20508.pdf

https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/fincen-alert-nationwide-surge-mail-theft-related-check-fraud-schemes-targeting

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KoIvM842y

Author: raytodd2017

Chartered Legal Executive and former senior manager with Isle of Man Customs and Excise, where I was (amongst other things) Sanctions Officer (for UN/EU sanctions), Export Licensing Officer and Manager of the Legal-Library & Collectorate Support Section

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