October 2017
Advisory Information
Financial Institutions should be aware of potential fraudulent activity related to disaster relief efforts.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing this advisory to warn financial institutions about the potential for fraudulent transactions in the wake of disasters, including recent hurricanes and wild fires. This advisory is not intended to deter legitimate donations and relief assistance efforts. Rather, the purpose is to help financial institutions identify and prevent fraudulent activity that may