Welcome to the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network, Compliance and Coronavirus. In this episode, I am joined by Ray Dookhie, Managing Director at K2 Intelligence FIN. Ray returns to discuss the recent FinCEN alert on unemployment fraud and the evolving fraud risks brought on by Covid-19.  Some of the highlights include:  We are now some 8 months into the pandemic and the challenges financial institutions face have morphed. What are some examples? Recently Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an advisory on unemployment fraud. What is the significance of this release? What is this type of fraud? Why is Unemployment insurance a prime target for fraudsters? What are some of the red flags? Why are Financial institutions effectively at the front lines against the fight against fraud? If a financial institution detects suspicious payments or other evidence, what should they do? Resources For more on current fraud risk, see Fraud’s Perfect Storm: Mitigating Risk in a Global Pandemic by JoAnne Taylor  For more on fraud issues around PPP, see PPP Lending—A Unique Compliance Challenge for Banks  For information and resources on Covid-19, see the K2 Intelligence FIN COVID-19: Resources and Insights Read the full FinCEN Alert