> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.idenfy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
> Adjust AML matching thresholds, screening options, and monitoring settings in the iDenfy dashboard Anti-Money Laundering configuration.
**Location:** **Settings** → **Anti-Money Laundering (AML)**
Monitoring created via the dashboard will use these settings that are set on the environment.
## AML Matching Threshold Percentage
Sets the minimum similarity score (75–100) to flag a potential match during AML checks and monitoring. Lower values increase sensitivity; higher values reduce false positives.
Our recommended value is 95% as it leaves some room for error and provides a more detailed list.
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## AML Birth Year Range
Specify the search range for the Date of Birth. You can select an **exact** date, a range **within a single year**, or a **span of up to 5 years**, depending on how accurate or wide results you wish to see.
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## AML PEP Status Filter
Filters results by the individual's PEP classification, whether they **currently** hold or **formerly** held a public role, or are **connected** to a PEP.
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## AML PEP Tier Filter
Filters results by the risk classification level of the politically exposed person (PEP).
**Tier 1** indicates the highest influence or exposure;**Tier 3** indicates the lowest.
| **Tier** | **Description** |
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| 1 | International and National level. Requires the most stringent monitoring because they have the highest authority and access to state funds, making them more susceptible to large-scale bribery, corruption, or embezzlement. |
| 2 | Regional or provincial officials, ambassadors, and senior management of slightly smaller bodies. |
| 3 | Local officials, mayors of smaller cities, and board members of smaller state enterprises. |
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## AML Sanctions Status Filter
Filters results by whether the individual or entity is **currently** under sanctions or was **formerly** sanctioned.
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## AML Datasets
Defines the categories of risk data included in checks, such as sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), regulatory actions, reputational risk, and other relevant profiles.
[Here you can find datasets descriptions ↗](/guides/dashboard/aml/aml-key-terms-concepts#datasets)
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## Adverse Media Search Day Limit
Limits the search for adverse media to a specified number of days, excluding any older findings.
Our recommendation is 7 days, as lowering it might increase the findings for common names and surnames.
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## AML Monitoring Tags
Enables the creation and assignment of custom tags to monitoring users, allowing you to filter the monitoring user list for easier management of AML monitors.
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## AML Sanction Databases
Defines which sanctions lists are used during screening. By default, all available databases are included, but you can narrow the scope by selecting or excluding specific lists.