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The loan team is resolving BSA Suspicious Activity Reporting during a quality-control sample. Which action best fits the rule?

Correct Answer

A) Do not tell the borrower whether a SAR will be filed

SAR rules require reporting or escalation of suspicious activity and prohibit tipping off subjects. The best answer is "Do not tell the borrower whether a SAR will be filed".

Answer Options
A
Do not tell the borrower whether a SAR will be filed
B
Continue the activity because the borrower appears willing to proceed.
C
Ignore the consumer-protection issue unless the borrower complains.
D
Document the issue later instead of correcting the compliance problem first.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

SAR rules require reporting or escalation of suspicious activity and prohibit tipping off subjects. The best answer is "Do not tell the borrower whether a SAR will be filed".

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