ACAMS CAMS Question Answer
Which financial crime risks are inherent to e-commerce platforms? (Select Four.)
E-commerce platforms exploited to move criminal proceeds
Use of stolen bank cards for online purchases
E-commerce platforms susceptible to fraud schemes
E-commerce platforms used as a front for illicit transactions
E-commerce platforms encouraging unregulated peer-to-peer lending
Use of foreign currency to mask criminal proceeds
A, B, C, D are all identified by CAMS 6th Edition and FATF as primary financial crime risks for e-commerce platforms:
A: Platforms can be exploited to launder money by processing the movement of criminal proceeds under the guise of legitimate sales.
B: Use of stolen credit/debit cards for online purchases is a common fraud and ML technique.
C: Fraud schemes (such as chargebacks or fake listings) are widespread on e-commerce platforms.
D: E-commerce platforms can serve as fronts for illicit goods or services, masking the true nature of transactions.
E and F are not commonly cited as principal inherent risks in AML/CTF guidance.
TESTED 01 Jan 2026
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