How the Anti-Money Laundering department protects your finances behind the scenes

There is a side to the AML subject that is not being talked about enough.

To most people, the term “Anti-Money Laundering” can seem a little intimidating. It might even feel like an implication of wrong-doing.

While it's not often you'll find yourself chatting with AML specialists, AML practices aren't set up to alarm or intimidate our clients who use our services without breaking any laws. The AML specialists may also contact you if they suspect that your finances are being targeted by financial scammers.

Our AML specialists work diligently to protect our clients from scams, both by preventing them and handling any issues if scammers access your financial data or attempt illegal transfers.

To put it into simple words, the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) department's purpose is to make sure the company follows the laws and regulations to prevent money laundering and help catch those who attempt to launder money.

When it comes to Paysera, this also includes protecting our clients from financial scammers and taking action if we suspect that scammers got their hands on our clients’ information.

It’s diligent and responsible work that we take very seriously and accept as our responsibility to repay your trust in us as your financial partner.

Our AML specialists are trained to detect and identify suspicious activity on your Paysera account that could potentially be scammers trying to empty it.

What happens if we have even the slightest doubts about certain transfers?

Our team responds promptly for your protection. We will restrict your account activity and get in touch with you immediately. This is why it's crucial to ensure your contact information is always up-to-date on your Paysera account. We are committed to safeguarding your assets, and accurate contact information enables us to help you efficiently.

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leveraging modern technology to craft convincing deceptions.

To help you better understand their tactics, we've observed and compiled some of the most common and deceptive techniques financial scammers use:

• Exploiting emotions through romantic online scams.
• Promising ‘too-good-to-be-true’ investment opportunities.
• Impersonating genuine institutions and sending urgent, threatening messages.
• Advertising fake job ads that will ask you to handle illegal money using your bank account. This would make you a 'money mule' and it's against the law.
• Manipulating people to take out loans and transfer the money to them.

We hope that after reading this blog post, AML no longer seems like a scary figure in the dark, but rather a decisive protector that’s here to help you as long as you’re not involved in illegal activities yourself.

While we’re there for you, it must be said that it’s always better to be extra careful and avoid getting into compromising situations in general. Taking that extra step to protect your information is well worth the effort, and it will certainly save you stress in the long run.

Simple ways you can protect your safety

Beware of offers that sound way too tempting. Whether it’s an irresistible investment proposition or an online suitor. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Question the intentions of anyone asking you to lie or conceal the truth from your credible financial institution. If they are not attempting some sort of scam, they will have no need for deceit.

No reputable organisation or institution will demand your sensitive information. What's private should remain private.

Never take out loans in your name for other people, especially those you don't know. You’d be simply giving away money willingly.

Avoid suspicious links, no matter who sent them. If you're worried, contact the company directly via official contact details, not through the information provided in the sketchy text message or an email.

Never sell your bank account. You could get caught up in someone else's crimes and be held responsible.

In conclusion, it's crucial to remember that owning an account for managing your finances is a personal responsibility. We're here, ready to help you if you ever find yourself being targeted. However, at the end of the day, it’s all in your hands.

We genuinely hope that you'll never have to chat with an AML specialist, whether it's one from Paysera or any other financial institution – and we promise we mean it in the nicest possible way!

Why? Because if you're not in touch with an AML department, it means that you’re doing everything right when it comes to your privacy and following legal requirements. Keep it up!