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So, what sort of deviant activities
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should you be aware of
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when interacting with customers?
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Let’s start with some examples of deviant behaviour:
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The customer shows an unusual interest in our
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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing framework.
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The customer provides documentation about
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their employment or payment slips
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that are false or appear to have been altered.
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The customer is reluctant to provide us with
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requested information about for example
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the owner, control structure and who is beneficial owner.
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The customer provides false information about
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for example their contact details or their employment.
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Most EnterCard customers have a transaction pattern,
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which can be expected in relation to the products
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and services we offer,
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i.e. payments of outstanding balance occur once a month,
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either in full or the minimum amount,
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fund transfers or cash withdrawals may occur etc.
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However, sometimes the transaction pattern
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deviates and it can look something like these examples.
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The customer frequently withdraws cash
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and does not seem to be concerned with withdrawal fees.
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Cash withdrawals are primarily made abroad.
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Especially in non-EU high risk countries
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such as Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan etc.
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Unexpected repayment of an overdue credit
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is made without any plausible explanation as to the source of funds.
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The customer repays a loan unexpectedly fast
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and shortly thereafter applies for a new loan.
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The customer makes overpayments to the account
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causing a positive balance
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and then requests a refund payment for the excess.
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Shortly after opening an account,
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the customer empties the account,
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leaving a negative account balance.
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These examples of activities could of course have reasonable explanations,
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but they could also be red flags for Money Laundering
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or Terrorist Financing and require action from your side.
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Whenever in doubt,
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always ask your Manager how to proceed.