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CAYMAN ISLANDS PREPS FOR BANK FRAUD SEASON: KNOW YOUR MONEY SEMINAR TO EDUCATE PUBLIC

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Prepares to Combat Bank Fraud

As the holiday season approaches, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is taking proactive steps to educate businesses and residents on how to prevent bank fraud. In collaboration with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s Financial Crime Unit and the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce, CIMA will host its 9th annual “Know Your Money” Fraud Prevention Seminar.

What to Expect

The seminar, which is free and open to the public, aims to equip attendees with valuable knowledge on:

Identifying Banknote Features

  • Recognizing counterfeit banknotes
  • Understanding the security features of Cayman Islands banknotes

Phishing and Cybercrime

  • How to identify phishing scams
  • Tips for protecting against cyber threats

Counterfeit Detection

  • Techniques for detecting counterfeit currencies
  • Best practices for handling suspicious transactions

Credit Card Fraud Prevention

  • Strategies for preventing credit card fraud
  • Ways to protect your financial information online

Expert Presentations

Representatives from RCIPS FCU and De La Rue, Cayman Islands banknote printers, will lead the presentations. Detective Chief Inspector Richard Barrow, on behalf of RCIPS, emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach in fighting against fraud.

A Collaborative Approach to Fighting Fraud

“The Financial Crime Unit continuously looks forward to partnering with CIMA to share ideas and bring awareness to stakeholders.”

Supporting Small Businesses

Will Pineau, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the significance of the seminar for small-and-medium sized businesses that often fall victim to financial scams due to limited resources.

Free Seminars for Businesses

“These free seminars are perfect in providing advice to our members, helping them detect counterfeit currencies, monetary scams, and more.”

Registration Information

Businesses are encouraged to register their staff for one of the free sessions, while individuals can sign up through the Chamber’s website or by calling 949-8090.