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In a training scenario, a borrower asks whether the company will file a suspicious activity report. What action best follows the rule?

Correct Answer

B) Do not tell the borrower that a SAR may be filed

Lines 255-260; 31 CFR 1029.320 and final rule discussion of reports of suspicious transactions. SAR rules include confidentiality; the borrower should not be tipped off about a SAR filing or potential filing. Therefore, the correct response is "Do not tell the borrower that a SAR may be filed".

Answer Options
A
Handle records, reports, and required notices with a sales script rather than the required file action.
B
Do not tell the borrower that a SAR may be filed
C
Use the policy exception request as a reason to postpone the required compliance step.
D
Skip the rule because the policy exception request appears routine.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Lines 255-260; 31 CFR 1029.320 and final rule discussion of reports of suspicious transactions. SAR rules include confidentiality; the borrower should not be tipped off about a SAR filing or potential filing. Therefore, the correct response is "Do not tell the borrower that a SAR may be filed".

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