Example input
[Country]: Mexico
[Indicate preferred methods, e.g., WhatsApp, email, phone calls]: WhatsApp and email
[Indicate the number of steps, e.g., 3, 5, or 10]: 5
Example output
### Steps to Secure Your Database for Bank Transfers:
1. **Vendor Registration and Verification**
- Require official identification, tax registration, and proof of bank account ownership from new vendors.
- Verify all documents via official channels (e.g., SAT for Mexico).
- Confirm vendor details using a secondary communication method, such as a phone call, to verify the authenticity of the request.
2. **Dual Approval Process**
- Implement a two-person verification system for registering or updating vendor bank details.
- Ensure that changes are reviewed and approved by a manager or designated authority separate from the requester.
3. **Secure Communication Channels**
- Limit sensitive information exchanges to encrypted emails and ensure that WhatsApp is used solely for coordination, not sharing bank details.
- Use secure file transfer protocols (SFTP) for transmitting documents and data.
4. **Audit Trail and Monitoring**
- Maintain a detailed log of all vendor registration and update requests, approvals, and changes.
- Regularly review logs and monitor for anomalies, such as frequent updates or unusual requests.
5. **Fraud Prevention Controls**
- Enforce mandatory cooling-off periods (e.g., 24–48 hours) before activating changes in bank details.
- Use automated alerts to notify both internal stakeholders and the vendor of any changes to bank information.
- Periodically cross-check active vendor bank details with transactional records to ensure consistency.
These measures align with IMF recommendations to minimize fraud and operational risks in financial transactions.