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Joint News Release – Federal, State Partners Announce Multi-Agency Crackdown Targeting Foreclosure Rescue Scams, Loan Modification Fraud
Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of a Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request; Suspicious Activity Report by Depository Institutions
Important Notice – All MSB Information Relocating to FinCEN.gov

This spring, FinCEN will transfer all information for money services businesses (MSBs) to its main Web site. Once the conversion is complete, users will find all of the same information on the new Web site as is currently available. FinCEN will notify users once the transfer of information has…

FinCEN Selects ATF Official to Head Analysis Division

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced the selection of Nicholas Colucci as head of the bureau's Analysis and Liaison Division (ALD).

"FinCEN is pleased to have Nicholas Colucci in this key position," said FinCEN Director James H. Freis, Jr. "As…

Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Currency Transaction Report by Casinos
PREPARED REMARKS OF JAMES H. FREIS, JR. DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK

Good morning. I am honored to open this morning’s panel which will provide an industry update in the fight against mortgage fraud. Among the considerable challenges facing the mortgage finance industry - from reduced originations, to an unprecedented volume of repurchase requests, and a record…

FinCEN Report Shows Connection With Mortgage Fraud and Other Financial Crime

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today released a new report that shows subjects reported for suspected mortgage loan fraud may also be involved in other financial crimes such as check fraud, money laundering,…

Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Suspicious Activity Report by Casinos and Card Clubs
Proposed Renewal Without Change; Comment Request; Customer Identification Programs for Various Financial Institutions
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments