A serious issue. A real way to help.
Human trafficking and human smuggling are not distant problems. They touch communities everywhere, including ours. And financial institutions often sit in a unique place to notice when something just does not look right.
Behind many trafficking situations are financial patterns, transactions, and behaviors that can raise concern. When staff know what to watch for and how to respond, they can play a meaningful role in protecting vulnerable people and supporting law enforcement.
That is why CFTEA created ABA Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling.
This course helps you:
🔎 Understand the difference between trafficking and smuggling
🏦 Recognize red flags in financial activity
📝 Know what to do when something feels off
🤝 Support your institution’s role in prevention
Human trafficking preys on the most vulnerable in our society. Awareness and training truly matter.
If your role touches customers, accounts, or transactions, this knowledge is not optional anymore. It is part of caring for the communities we serve.
Because sometimes the most important work we do is the work no one sees.