Банк Гуама провел в Палау первый семинар по предотвращению мошенничества для 30 сотрудников

HAGÅTÑA (BoG) — Bank of Guam recently welcomed more than 30 employees from businesses and government agencies across Palau to its first Fraud Prevention Workshop focused on helping organizations protect their finances, employees, and the communities they serve. Held on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, the workshop focused on emerging fraud risks and strategies criminals use to target organizations, including impersonation schemes, fraudulent payment instructions, compromised email accounts, and other cyber-enabled threats. Participants received practical guidance on recognizing warning signs, verifying requests before releasing funds, strengthening internal payment controls, reporting suspicious activity, and responding quickly when potential fraud is identified. Bank of Guam’s BSA/AML investigations managers traveled from Guam to Palau to lead the specialized training. With the support of the Bank’s Palau branch and regional leadership, the workshop brought fraud-prevention expertise directly into the community and provided participants with an opportunity to learn from specialists who investigate and respond to financial threats. “Financial threats don't stand still, and neither do we. Protecting our island communities starts with people who are informed, empowered, and never facing these challenges alone. That's why we're bringing our fraud specialists straight to Palau, standing shoulder to shoulder with our local team and community partners to build the confidence, resilience, and financial security our communities deserve,” said Joaquin P.L.G. Cook, president and chief executive officer, Bank of Guam The Palau workshop marked Bank of Guam’s fourth Fraud Prevention Workshop, continuing an ongoing community education initiative the Bank has provided to help organizations identify, prevent, and respond to fraud. Through these workshops, Bank of Guam has reached 150 participants across the public sector in Guam and the private and public sectors in Palau. Each session is designed to provide practical information, share current fraud trends, and equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their organizations and resources.