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26 September, 02:55

A 79-year old widowed client telephones you, her representative, telling you the following: "I just received a phone call telling me that I have won the Mega Millions International Lottery, and that in order to release my winnings, I must wire $10,000 to pay for the international taxes due." She gives you the international wiring instructions and directs you to send out the wire. What action should you take? A Follow the customer's instructions B Do not follow the customer's instructions and freeze the account from all transactions or removal of assets C Notify the trusted contact person on the account, who is listed as the client's daughter, and place a hold on the requested wire transfer D Close the account and reopen a new account in the name of the trusted contact person, who is listed as the client's daughter

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  1. 26 September, 05:54
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    The correct answer is option C.

    Explanation:

    The phone call regarding the lottery here is most likely a fraud and scam to dupe elderly client.

    The most appropriate action in this regard would be not to put a hold on sending the wire, and inform a trusted contact person, in this case, the client's daughter.

    There is high chances that following client's instructions can lead to loss of $10,000.

    Freezing account can cause inconvenience to the client.

    So, the most appropriate action is option C.
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