The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reported fraudulent attempts aimed at gathering information from individuals obligated to report under the Corporate Transparency Act.

How do I know it’s a scam? 

• Be aware of any email or letter you may receive titled “Important Compliance Notice.”
• The message will ask you to click on a link or scan a QR code to file.
• FinCEN does NOT send unsolicited requests for filing or payments.
• Do not respond to any message, and do not follow any links.
• FinCEN is NOT accepting reports before January 1, 2024.

If you receive a fraudulent email, delete the email and block the sender, if possible.

What is BOI reporting? 

Beginning January 1, 2024, many U.S. companies will be required to report information about beneficial owners, or owners or controllers of the company. You can find more information about BOI reporting on the FinCEN website.

If you are unsure if a request for information is a scam, contact an Abacus professional at 417.380.5000 or transportation@abacus.cpa.