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The AFC Briefing column is a dedicated space for anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals to stay informed on a wide array of timely and relevant topics. It serves as a flexible platform for addressing emerging issues or subjects that fall outside the scope of our regular columns and features, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the evolving AFC landscape.

Our main contributor is Dustin J. Eaton CFE CAMS CFCI CFCS CAFP CGSS CAMS-RM CAFS, Principal of Fraud & AML at Taktile.

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How imposter fraud has evolved with AI tools

November 19, 2025November 18, 2025 /Leave a comment

Imposter fraud has long been one of the most persistent and costly forms of financial crime. For decades, fraudsters have posed as trusted figures—bank officers, government agents or distressed relatives—to manipulate victims and institutions alike. What has changed is the sophistication of their tools. The...

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Effective management of financial crime investigations

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 /Leave a comment

Every dollar of illicit wealth that escapes recovery strengthens criminal networks, undermines institutions, leaving businesses, governments and the public to bear the cost. Each year, trillions of dollars are laundered through the global financial system, undermining market integrity and fueling organized crime. Despite significant regulatory...