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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.

1. Package "OFAC Patriot Act Search" with an existing product
2. Request "OFAC Patriot Act Search" directly from a new application
3. Add OFAC to your prescreening rules if using a decision table

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

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

What information is returned?
A status of "Clear" is returned if your applicant or business isn't on the list.