Stay informed about financial crime risks, FATF public statements, politically exposed persons listings and border currency reporting requirements.
Practical warnings and protective advice for the public and businesses.
Updates on high-risk and monitored jurisdictions.
PEP listings and border currency declaration forms.
Cybercriminals may use major events and public concern to impersonate trusted organisations, friends, family members or workplaces.
Scams may appear to come from legitimate sources and can use urgent messages, fake health information, malicious attachments, false advertisements or requests for financial assistance.
Be wary of advertisements claiming to sell treatments, protective equipment or cures. They may install malware, collect payment for fake products or steal personal and credit-card information.
Statements identify high-risk jurisdictions and jurisdictions under increased monitoring. Reporting institutions should consider current statements in their risk assessments and due-diligence procedures.
The list assists reporting institutions with identifying domestic politically exposed persons under section 31(1) of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act 2017.
The list identifies job titles and positions considered by the FIU to meet the domestic PEP definition under paragraph (a). Reporting institutions must still obtain information relating to the remaining parts of the definition. The list does not determine risk.
Access previous versions for reference and record-keeping.
A Border Currency Report declaration must be completed when carrying currency into or out of the Cook Islands, or receiving or sending currency across the border.
Scams should be reported whether or not money was lost or the request was acted upon.
Include the message, sender details, payment instructions and any screenshots or documents available.
Contact the Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit directly to report a scam or request guidance.
Stop communication, avoid opening attachments, contact your bank promptly and preserve evidence for reporting.
