The U.S. Department of Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an alert that they've learned of fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
According to FinCEN, these scams may include:
- Correspondence requesting payment.
There is NO fee to file BOI directly with FinCEN. FinCEN does NOT send correspondence requesting payment to file BOI. Do not send money in response to any mailing that claims to be from FinCEN or another government agency. - Correspondence that asks the recipient to click on a URL or to scan a QR code.
Those e-mails or letters are fraudulent. Do not click any suspicious links or attachments or scan any QR codes in emails, on websites, or in any unsolicited mailings. - Correspondence that references a “Form 4022,” or an “Important Compliance Notice.”
This correspondence is fraudulent. FinCEN does not have a “Form 4022.” Do not send BOI to anyone by completing these forms. - Correspondence or other documents referencing a “US Business Regulations Dept.”
This correspondence is fraudulent; there is no government entity by this name.
If you have questions regarding the legitimacy of a notice you've received, or about reporting requirements under the CTA, contact us at 800.952.5696 or clascta@clasinfo.com.
For information on the Corporate Transparency Act including FAQs, downloadable reference guides, and educational videos, please visit the CLAS CTA Reference Center here.