| ELIMINATE threats by searching for applicants
in the OFAC, Office of Foreign Assets Control Database. During your pre-employment screening process, MAKE sure your applicant isn't on the government watch list.
When should I use OFAC Patriot Act search?
This
product should always be requested regardless if you are granting credit or currently in the process of performing a pre-employment background check. In response to the Patriot Act, it is required by law that all businesses screen applicants against OFAC.
What is OFAC?
OFAC,
Office of Foreign Assets Control, is a government watch list of criminals and terrorists collected from databases around the world. This database was created as a result of the USA Patriot Act and must be implemented in pre-employment background screening.
How do I use this product?
This product can be used directly from a new application as a single product or packaged product. OFAC can also be added as a prescreening rule. The name entered on the application is checked against the database via all methods.
- Package "OFAC Patriot Act Search" with an existing
product
- Request "OFAC Patriot Act Search" directly from a
new application
- Add OFAC to your prescreening rules if using a decision table
How do I search effectively?
- Enter last name (first name
optional) in the Last Name box in the "Applicant Information"
section.
- Enter additional information like date of birth, address, city and/or zip when too many results are returned
Business or Charity:
- Enter name of business or charity in the Business Name box in the "Business Information" section of the "New Application" page.
What sources are searched?
- Australian Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
- Bank of England
Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions
- Bureau of Industry and
Security
- OSFI Terrorism
Financing
- DTC Debarred parties
- European Union
Consolidated List
- FBI Hijack Suspects
- FBI Most Wanted
- FBI Most Wanted
Terrorists
- FBI Seeking
Information
- FBI Top Ten Most
Wanted
- HKMA
- Interpol Most Wanted
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- United Nations
Consolidated List
- Terrorist Exclusion
List
- Unauthorized Banks
- MAS
- Non-cooperative
Countries and Territories
- Non-proliferation
- OFAC Sanctions
Programs and Countries
- OFAC's Specially
Designated Nationals & Blocked Persons
- Politically Exposed
Persons
- Primary Money
Laundering Concern (PMLC)
- World Bank Debarred Parties
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What information is returned?
A status of "Clear" is returned if your applicant or business isn't on the list.
How do I Setup?
- Go to My Account
- Select Access Codes
- Select the applicable Access
Code
- Check Additional Data Sources
- Check OFAC Patriot Act Search
- Click Save
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