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Tax Refund Fraud

Tax refund fraud involves identity theft, fraudulent W-2 forms and the online filing of an illicit tax return for the purpose of receiving a tax refund for deposit into the account of the fraudster.

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Tax refund fraud involves identity theft, fraudulent W-2 forms and the online filing of an illicit tax return for the purpose of receiving a tax refund for deposit into the account of the fraudster or a money mule acting on behalf of the fraudster.

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This Scam Happens Way too Often. Learn How to Prevent It.

Fake check scams are difficult to stop. Know what to do if you get a check from someone you don’t know.

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BSA and AML Transaction Monitoring Software

Global Vision Systems integrates AML, counter-terrorist financing and anti-fraud capabilities into a single streamlined system. The Patriot Officer's transaction monitoring software detects and monitors suspicious activity and helps your bank comply with BSA/AML regs.

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BSA and AML Transaction Monitoring Software

Global Vision Systems integrates AML, counter-terrorist financing and anti-fraud capabilities into a single streamlined system. The Patriot Officer's transaction monitoring software detects and monitors suspicious activity and helps your bank comply with BSA/AML regulations.

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	Jim Hitchcock

Jim Hitchcock

VP, Fraud Mitigation

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Paul Benda

Paul Benda

Executive Vice President, Risk, Fraud & Cybersecurity

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