Red Flags Compliance
Any business or organization subject to the FTC’s regulations, must have:
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Procedures in place to spot red flags and prevent potential fraud, identity theft and money laundering.
A “knowing” violation of the rule is subject to a $2,500 civil penalty for each violation. This translates to a risk of $2,500 per each customer record – which doesn’t include the potential costs of an independent 3rd party audit for up to 20 years. Violators may also be liable for damages private lawsuits in state courts, including civil actions through the state attorney general’s office as well as class action lawsuits.
The Program must be formally approved by the board of directors or personally approved by an individual in senior management