AUTO-TM-003Critical Risk
transaction monitoring
Red Flag
Dealership receives payment for a vehicle from a wire originating from a cryptocurrency exchange, with the buyer claiming to have sold virtual currency to fund the purchase, but no documentation of the sale is provided.
Industry
Auto Dealers
Transaction Type
wire
Customer Type
business entity
Category
Regulatory Source
Document:FIN-2019-G001 Convertible Virtual Currency
Type:FinCEN Guidance
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1027.210
SAR Category:Suspicious activity
FinCEN Key Term:Crypto-Funded Vehicle
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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